UTTER FAILURE
The Kathmandu Post
18
December 2015
UTTER FAILURE
It was extremely saddening to read the news
report that earthquake victims are reeling under sever cold (“Victims
shiver as parties bicker” 16 Dec, Page 1). Almost all the political leaders
and their parties who were at helm made numerous promises to these victims.
However, they are compelled to live in temporary shelters over seven months
after the quake. More victims may lose their lives if the government fails to
take swift act.
It took eight months for the government just
to table the National Reconstruction Bill in Parliament (“Govt pushes both
bills through” 16 Dec. Page 1) and finally it has been passed. However, the
tug of war among the major parties to appoint the CEO for the Reconstruction Authority
has already begun. If it persists, it could be fatal for the old people and
children. It has been reported that many earthquake and flood affected families
have already started falling sick from common cold and pneumonia.
Meanwhile, the rest of the country is
itself reeling under acute shortages of fuel and essential commodities due to the
ongoing Madhes unrest. It has been almost four months since the agitation broke
out in the Tarai. The common people have been hit hard by the chaos. But both
the ruling and disgruntled parties do not seem to be willing to budge an inch from
their political stands
Rai Biren Bangdel
Maharajgunj
