DEUBA’S CHALLENGE
The
Kathmandu Post
11 June
2017
DEUBA’S
CHALLENGE
Sher
Bahadur Deuba’s patience for the last 12 years to become the Prime Minister for
the fourth time has finally borne fruit (“Deuba
elected PM for fourth time” June 7, Page 1). His previous premiership remains
controversial- he was removed twice from his premiership by the then King
Gyanendra citing incompetency. He was also criticized for registering
impeachment motion against Chief Justice Sushila Karki.
Many challenges lie ahead for him and his
government, particularly holding three levels of elections and amending the constitution
to bring disgruntled Madhes based parties on board. Developing effective local
governance by empowering elected local bodies, expediting reconstruction of the
earthquake ravaged structures and providing relief to the quake victims,
attracting foreign and national investors and concluding the transitional phase
will remain other major challenges for his government.
Maintaining a good relationship with India
is another tough task for which a competent Foreign Minister is required in
cabinet. Handling the opposition led by the UML won’t be an easy for his
government. It is crucial for Deuba to show his political acumen and prove his
competency.
Rai
Biren Bangdel
Maharajgunj.
