End political bickering
The Himalayan Times
!7 December 2015
End political bickering
The Madhes unrest has been going on for
almost four months putting the lives of the general people in great difficulty.
If this situation continues for some time more, many human casualties are likely
to occur which will be extremely painful to hear and bear. However, both the
ruling and agitating parties do not seem to budge an inch from their political
stands blaming each other for this political deadlock. It is very unfortunate
to see the people continue to suffer from this destructive politics played by
some political leaders for their own political benefits. What could have happened
if the big three parties had waited for few more days to settle the political
issues with the disgruntled forces before promulgating the new constitution?
Now, the agitating parties have again started
threatening to intensify their protest if the ruling parties do not become
serious in solving the political issues (“UDMF to intensify stir: Mahato”, THT,
Dec.15, Page 1). Why doesn’t the government abide by the 11-point deal reached
with Madhes parties in order to avoid more confrontational situation (“Implement
11-point agreement, says Yadav”, THT, Dec. 15, Page 1).
Tens of thousands of people affected by the
devastating earthquake have been miserably spending their daily lives in the
makeshift camps for the last eight months. Winter is now at their doorsteps. Donor
organizations have started showing their concern about the government’s apathy
towards these situations. Finally, the Rehabilitation and Reconstruction bill has
been tabled at the ongoing Parliament and passed. Time has now come for ruling,
opposition and agitating parties to soften their political stands and settle
the political and constitutional issues amicably.
Rai Biren Bangdel
Maharajgunj
