Gross misuse of power
The Himalayan Times
27 June 2019
Gross misuse
of power
Nepal is experimenting with the federal
structure following the three levels of elections held almost 15 months ago.
Both the provincial and local level governments are working in their own ways
due to lack of proper guidelines and necessary acts to be provided by the
federal government. All the Chief Ministers had expressed their grievances to
the Prime Minster in running the provinces during the Development Board
Committee Meeting recently held in Kathmandu. This situation has created confusion
and doubts over the intention of the central government about its seriousness
in implementing federalism in real sense.
Also, the common people hear and
read about the monopoly of some of the provincial and local governments in
handling their state affairs, undermining and interpreting the constitutional
provisions to suit their own purpose. For example, the decisions of some provincial
governments to procure expensive vehicles and other luxurious items and increasing
their perks and benefits have raised controversy. If the ministers and other
lawmakers fail to abide by the constitutional provisions or try to
unnecessarily exercise their authority for their own sake, then the people will
start criticizing such decisions.
In the meantime, there was disturbing
news to read about the misuse of power by Nepali Communist Party (NCP) leaders
in Karnali Province “NCP misusing NA chopper in Karnali” (THT, June 25, Page
3). NCP leaders and Karnali Chief Minister were found using a Nepal Army
helicopter that was on standby for emergency relief and rescue operation, for
their party’s work in Humla and Kalikot for two days. This is a gross misuse of
power, which needs to be condemned.
Rai
Biren Bangdel
Maharajgunj
