Resolve the crisis

The Himalayan Times

22 Sept. 2016

Resolve the crisis

The government does not still seem to be ready to swiftly act on resolving the ongoing political and constitutional problems which had surfaced immediately after promulgation of the new constitution one year ago. For unknown reasons, the major parties wanted to promulgate the new constitution in-spite of taking more time to resolve the critical issues raised by disgruntled parties. As a result, more than 50 innocent people lost their lives due to excessive use of forces. Ordinary people had to excessively suffer from the Indian blockade and Madhes unrest.

It was so sad and unfortunate to see the people in the tarai protesting against the new constitution hoisting black flags and burning tyres here and there on the first constitution celebration day as the black day “Black Day observed to protest constitution” (THT, 20 September, Page 7). Here in the capital city, government had celebrated this day with much hi-fi. Prime Minister Pushpa K. Dahal continues to publicly say that the political and constitutional issues being raised by Madhesis, Tharus and Janajatis will be addressed soon “Bid to address concerns of Madhesis, Tharus and Janajatis on: PM” (THT, 20 September, Page 1). Time is running fast for his government to act.

On the other hand, UML does not seem interested to buy PM Dahal’s opinion. It has been frequently expressing its disinterest to amend the constitution to please the foreigners “Statute cannot be amended to please “foreigners”. “Statute cannot be amended to pacify foreigner: UML Chair Oli” (THT, 20 September, Page 2). If that is the case, how does the Dahal led government fulfil its promises of resolving the political issues through the amendment of constitution. Is it possible for the government to bring UML on board? Will the government be successful in convincing the UML led opposition parties to address the agitating parties’ issues by amending the constitution?

Rai Biren Bangdel

Maharajgunj.

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