Violations

The Himalayan Times

4 September 2015

Violations

The continuous shutdown called by various political parties in most of the tarai districts opposing four major political parties’ decision while drafting the new constitution has hit hard the normal life of the people. The regular curfew imposed by the local administration has also crippled the mobility of people and the goods.

However, it was encouraging to read the news report” No compromises on human rights: NHRC Chair Sharma” (THT, 1 Sept, Page 2). How prompt and effective role will NHRC play in these politically troubled districts is yet to be seen. So far, the role played by NHRC has remained not satisfactory in relation to properly monitoring and minimizing the human rights violation cases in the past. In fact, it is the responsibility of the concerned organizations to punish the violators upon the NHRC’s recommendation.

The state should let the people assemble peacefully, raise their genuine concerns peacefully. However, this has not happened in the politically troubled districts where the local administration has deployed security forces. The protestors are also equally responsible for what has gone wrong in the Tarai districts.

Rai Biren Bangdel

Maharajgunj.