Violations
The Himalayan Times
4 September 2015
Violations
The continuous shutdown called
by various political parties in most of the tarai districts opposing four major
political parties’ decision while drafting the new constitution has hit hard the
normal life of the people. The regular curfew imposed by the local
administration has also crippled the mobility of people and the goods.
However, it was encouraging to
read the news report” No compromises on human rights: NHRC Chair Sharma” (THT,
1 Sept, Page 2). How prompt and effective role will NHRC play in these politically
troubled districts is yet to be seen. So far, the role played by NHRC has
remained not satisfactory in relation to properly monitoring and minimizing the
human rights violation cases in the past. In fact, it is the responsibility of
the concerned organizations to punish the violators upon the NHRC’s
recommendation.
The state should let the people assemble
peacefully, raise their genuine concerns peacefully. However, this has not
happened in the politically troubled districts where the local administration
has deployed security forces. The protestors are also equally responsible for
what has gone wrong in the Tarai districts.
Rai Biren Bangdel
Maharajgunj.
