BLAME GAME
The Kathmandu Post
8 May 2016
BLAME GAME
It is natural in a democracy for the opposition
to challenge the performance of any government that does not meet the
aspiration of the people. The Oli led government has not been performing well for
the last seven months. It has been giving only false promises to the people
whose daily lives have been hit hard due to the government’s apathy. Even though
unofficial blockade was lifted two months ago, the government has not ensured
smooth supply of essential goods. It has not been able to reduce load shedding
and control inflation either.
It seemed a key coalition partners, the UCPN
(Maoist) was also unhappy with the way the government was functioning (“Storm
brewing in ruling coalition?” 4 May, Page 1). It would not be surprising if
there is a change in government now. In the last ten years, Nepal has seen eight Prime Ministers. But it
would not be surprising either if the present government survives for a while.
People do not really care who leads the government. Whoever has led the
government in the past did not do well to meet people’s expectations.
However, the Oli led government had a great
opportunity to perform well, given its political strength in the parliament and
the timing of its coming to power. Had Oli been wise and sympathetic to the
legitimate demands of Madhes based parties, the people would not have suffered
so much. He and his government also missed the opportunity of starting the
reconstruction process on time and giving relief to the quake survivors. Despite
such shortcomings, it is not the right time for the major political parties to
play blame game and ignore the implementation of the new constitution and the long-delayed
reconstruction programme.
Rai Biren Bangdel
Maharajgunj
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