What went wrong?

The Himalayan Times

19 September 2014

What went wrong?

This is with reference to the news story “NPC put off sine die after CPN-M boycotts meet” (THT, 17 Sept. Page 1). I would like to say that it was unfortunate that the National Political Conference could not convene as envisaged. It was hoped that the political parties within and outside the CA would arrive at consensus for resolving the outstanding constitutional issues. However, it seems that the ruling parties did not show seriousness in addressing the issues raised by CPN-M led 33 political parties alliance.

Blame game between and among the political parties have started as in the past pushing the nation towards confrontation. The ruling parties need to be more open, serious and responsible for creating conducive environment so that the parties outside the CA can feel assured that their voice would also be heard.

How could the NPC be held without any agenda? Discussing issues without any purpose would yield no results in the conference. Should there be an agreed-upon agenda for the conference, the end result of it could be fruitful in resolving the political differences. Unfortunately, it seems to me that they made yet another political blonder.

Rai Biren Bangddel

Maharajgunj