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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

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