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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