Respect people’s voice
The Himalayan Times
9 January 2020
Respect
people’s voice
Nepal is known for its varied
geographical structure and its multi-cultural, multi-religious and multi-ethnic
population living together harmoniously for decades. Since its inception, it
never had to face any communal and religious disturbances and violence by its
people, who always respected each other’s coexistence and dignity. Respecting
each other’s culture and religion, people of different social background and
castes used to and hopefully will continue to live happily together.
Due to ups and downs in the
political situation, the harmonious environment was however, disturbed,
especially during the 10 year-long Maoist movement. Age- old social and
cultural bonds among the people were disturbed and had to live with suspicious
and fear. Thousands of innocent people lost their lives in the name of
political change. However, soon after the Comprehensive Peace Accord was signed
between the seven-party alliances and the then Maoist party, people were
relieved of the terror.
Now, the country seems to be gradually
moving ahead towards political stability following the promulgation of the new
constitution and three tiers of elections. However, the governing political
leaders seem to have forgotten their promises made during the elections that
have again compelled the people to express their dissatisfaction and
grievances out in the streets “Hundreds stage protest against the proposed name
for Province 3” (THT, January 7, Page 2). Unless the political parties, whether
be they in the government or oppositions, respect and listen to the voice of
sovereign people and run the country in line with the constitution, democracy
will not flourish, which will ultimately push the country towards
disintegration, which is happening in some parts of the globe.
Rai
Biren Bangdel
Maharajgunj
