Frustration

Frustration

The level of frustration of the general people towards the major political parties has grown so high that could be detrimental for them (political parties) in the long run in terms of their political existence. The sad demise of CA I without giving new constitution due to irresponsible and immoral acts of the political parties has been bitter experience for the people. The self-declared deadline also passed by without giving much awaited new constitution. How long they will take this time to forge consensus on major issues is uncertain.

If both the ruling and opposition parties continue to argue in their own ways concerning the contentious issues, there seem dismal chances of coming to consensus in near future. They should agree to immediately announce another deadline for giving the new constitution and start the political process to forge consensus rather than wasting time on blame game. The never ending game of coming to consensus should be ended soon.

The on-going transition period should not be prolonged for long in the name of consensus “Wait for consensus cannot exceed two months: Acharya” (THT, 21 Mar. Page 1). They should be prepared for opting democratic norms and values and its process in order to break the on- going political deadlock. Otherwise, the entry of reactionary forces, as labelled by them, in the ongoing precarious political situation, cannot be ignored. If this happens, the chances of losing the Jana Andolan II achievements seem high pushing the nation into more political chaos.

Biren P. Bangdel

Maharajgunj