Avoid confrontations

The Himalayan Times

2 August 2015

Avoid confrontations

It was very sad and unfortunate to read the news story “SSP among eight killed in Tikapur clashes” (THT, 25 August, Page 1). This tragedy should not have happened at such a time when the nation is politically in a scary situation. Who is responsible for inviting this dreadful situation? The major political parties should have been more considerate and sympathetic towards the grievances of the general people and acted swiftly to avoid such unwanted incidents. They should have seriously respected the people’s plight not to haphazardly federate the nation. Are they waiting to see more people die in the name of federalism?

Most of the districts in the far western and mid-western regions have remained tense and shut down for the last few days making the daily lives of people very difficult. It is surprising to see that the major political parties do not still seem to budge from their unpopular decision. Had they done the proper home work before announcing their decision of federating the nation into six and then into seven Pradeshes, there would not have been such unfortunate incidents with the innocent people and policemen losing their lives. It is now heard that he people started seeing the merit in declaring the existing five development regions as Pradeshes. They were more scientifically delineated.

Closely looking at the ongoing political situations in these districts; the major political parties should not be wasting any time in making palatable decision to avoid further bloodshed. There are other contentious issues still to be resolved before finalizing the new constitution. So, the time has come for the so-called senior political leaders to coolly rethink their decision and act responsibly to emancipate the nation from entering into never ending political confrontation and saving it from disintegration.

Rai Biren Bangdel

Maharajgunj