Sit for fruitful talks
The Himalayan Times
21
April 2016
Sit for fruitful talks
It was tiring and frustrating to see time
and again the country is facing continued political uncertainty caused by the political
confrontations between the ruling parties and agitating forces even after
abruptly abolishing 240 years old monarchy. It was also envisaged that the
political situation of Nepal would improve and stabilize soon after the
promulgation of the new constitution. It does not seem so. There seem to be
more riots and disturbances coming up in the days to come looking closely at
the ongoing political environment. Whatever happens in the streets, it will be
the common people who will suffer the most.
Madhesi and Janajati leaders have now
joined their hands and announced another “do or die” movements against the
ruling parties for making amendments in the new constitution especially related
to the demarcation of federal units as reported in “Madhes, Janajati leaders
vow intensified movement” (THT, 19 April, Page 1). This time, their agitation
will be cantered in the capital, citing difficulties faced by the common people
in Tarai where they had imposed a blockade at custom points. Sunyukta
Loktantric Madhesi Morcha (SLMM) had given one month ultimatum to the
government, until the end of Chaitra 2072, to fulfil their political and
constitutional demands.
What happens to the government if it comes
to consensus with the agitating forces on their political issues and concerns?
Are there any vested political interests of the major political parties for creating
more political confrontations? If so, what could be those interests? If there
is not, why don’t they become ready to fulfil genuine political and
constitutional demands of the agitating forces? Time has come for both the
government and the agitating forces to sit for meaningful dialogue and come to
consensus.
Rai Biren Bangdel
Maharajgunj
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