Avoid confrontations
The Himalayan Times
2 August 2015
Avoid confrontations
It was very sad and unfortunate
to read the news story “SSP among eight killed in Tikapur clashes” (THT, 25
August, Page 1). This tragedy should not have happened at such a time when the
nation is politically in a scary situation. Who is responsible for inviting
this dreadful situation? The major political parties should have been more
considerate and sympathetic towards the grievances of the general people and
acted swiftly to avoid such unwanted incidents. They should have seriously
respected the people’s plight not to haphazardly federate the nation. Are they
waiting to see more people die in the name of federalism?
Most of the districts in the far
western and mid-western regions have remained tense and shut down for the last
few days making the daily lives of people very difficult. It is surprising to
see that the major political parties do not still seem to budge from their unpopular
decision. Had they done the proper home work before announcing their decision
of federating the nation into six and then into seven Pradeshes, there would
not have been such unfortunate incidents with the innocent people and policemen
losing their lives. It is now heard that he people started seeing the merit in
declaring the existing five development regions as Pradeshes. They were more
scientifically delineated.
Closely looking at the ongoing
political situations in these districts; the major political parties should not
be wasting any time in making palatable decision to avoid further bloodshed. There
are other contentious issues still to be resolved before finalizing the new
constitution. So, the time has come for the so-called senior political leaders
to coolly rethink their decision and act responsibly to emancipate the nation
from entering into never ending political confrontation and saving it from
disintegration.
Rai Biren Bangdel
Maharajgunj
