Show political sincerity

The Himalayan Times

18 May 2016

Show political sincerity

Listening to PM Oli terming the Kathmandu centric ongoing agitation of the Federal Alliance (FA) simply a farce “Federal Alliance to protest outside PM’s house today” (THT, 17 May, Page 1), it does not seem that there is a possibility of political consensus between the ruling and agitating parties in near future. If this situation arises, there seems to be appearing another serious political confrontation between them thus creating another political uncertainty. PM Oli led government seems to be prepared to crack down on the FA’s agitation using excessive force which could be very unfortunate for both the government and the agitating forces.

They need to sit together for fruitful dialogue without wasting any more time in order to come to consensus and resolve the current political and constitutional crisis rather than feeling the nerves of each other. Security personnel need to exercise more restraint in order to lessen human casualties. It is not only the Madhesis but also Janajatis who have joined the political struggle. Had the government been wise and serious in resolving the issues during Madhes based struggle, there would not have been a Kathmandu-centric political struggle.

It has been difficult for the common people to understand why the ruling parties keep claiming that the new constitution was endorsed by 92 percent CA lawmakers and is one of the best constitutions in the world. If it was so, then why have the Madhesis, Tharus, Janajatis, Muslims and other disadvantaged groups been continuously protesting against some of the provisions made in the new constitution.

Rai Biren Bangdel

Maharjgunj.

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