Resolve the crisis
The Himalayan Times
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.
