Mystery remains
The Himalayan Times
18 April 2019
Mystery
remains
Since the restoration of
democracy in 1990, most of the senior political leaders of the major political
parties have made lots of promises. Some promises were fulfilled. However, most
of their promises remain to be fulfilled. One of them was the Melamchi Drinking
Water Project, a highly ambitious project launched in December 2000 to quench
the thirst of Kathmandu’s inhabitants, which is still incomplete and uncertain if
the project will be completed in near future. Likewise, there are other
national priority projects which are yet to be completed.
What could be the possible
reasons for these terrible irresponsible acts? Did this happen because of the ineffectiveness
of the past and present governments? Were man-made hurdles intentionally put for
delaying the completion of such projects for their personal interests? Were heavy
commissions sought by the political leaders and bureaucrats from the
contractors? Until now, these queries have not been addressed by any sides. One
reason for sure could be the irresponsible role of some political leaders, lack
of their commitment or accountability towards the nation and its people.
Let us look at the unification
process of Nepal Communist Party that had started almost two years ago with
high hopes and promises. It is yet to be seen whether the senior leaders will
be able to wrap up the unification process by April 22 “NCP unification process
stuck as deadline looms” (THT, Page 1, April 12). If not, what will happen is
also to be seen. This is due to the personal interest of the senior leaders of
the then UML and CPN-Maoist Centre in delaying the process. Whether the
unification was done for the sake of the national interest or personal interest
still remains a mystery.
Rai
Biren Bangdel
Maharajgunj
