Saying and doing
The
Himalayan Times
25
November 2016
Saying
and doing
Saying
and doing are two different things. It used to be and is still heard from the
senior leaders of major political parties that until all the forces unite
together, implementation of constitution will remain incomplete. This is not
new to hear from PM Dahal “All forces must unite for constitution
implementation” (THT, 23 Nov. Page 5). The government he has left already
completed 100 days in the office. No concrete measures have been taken in order
to win the hearts of disgruntled parties. It was read in the paper a few days
ago that the government will move forward in amending the constitution even if
the there were no consensus with the agitating parties.
On
the other hand, Upendra Yadav, convener of the Federal Alliance, has threatened
the government saying that if the statute is not amended soon, government has
to face another agitation “Yadav warns of agitation for statute repeal if it’s
not amended” (THT, 23 Nov. Page 5). If the government let this happen, it will
be unfortunate for the country and even for the political parties. This will
also delay the implementation process of new constitution which may invite
political uncertainty. Should the Dahal led coalition government, which had
toppled the Oli led government citing its inability to bring the agitating
parties on board, let this happen?
However,
it was encouraging to read the news “NC in bid to forge maximum consensus” (
THT, 23 Nov. Page 1) at such time when UML does not seem positive in the issue
of demarcation of Pradeshes which is one of the main demands of the Federal Alliance.
Will the NC be able to bring UML on board for a second amendment to the constitution?
Rai Biren
Bangdel
Maharajgunj.
