Patriarchal mindset
The Himalayan Times
23 January 2020
Patriarchal
mindset
People have seen many political
ups and downs in the past that always remained to be their prime concerns for
many good reasons. The Maoist’s ten year long war, the second Jana Andolan,
promulgation of the new constitution, election of three tiers of elections were
the turning point in Nepal’s political history. Political uncertainty in the
country continued to bother the people in many sense until the general elections
held under the new constitution. People had participated in elections, hoping
to see political stability in the country resulting in peace and prosperity in
the long run.
All the political parties,
just
before drafting the new constitution, used to talk a lot about the inclusive democracy,
which would install a truly independent and democratic system of governance
with equitable participation of different communities, women, Dalits,
Indigenous peoples and Madhesis.
The recent political drama staged
by the ruling party to nominate its candidate for the vacant position of HoR
speaker was very sad and utterly discouraging “Speaker election on January 26”
(THT, January 21, Page 1). Had it decided to nominate the then Deputy Speaker
Shiva Maya Tumbahangphe as its Speaker, it would have been a wonderful opportunity
for the ruling party which never gets tired of talking about uplifting marginalised
people. It was not surprising to read the news report “Patriarchy stronger than
monarchy, says Tumbanangphe after quitting” (THT, January 26, Page 1).
Rai
Biren Bangdel
Maharajgunj.
