End political bickering

The Himalayan Times

!7 December 2015

End political bickering

The Madhes unrest has been going on for almost four months putting the lives of the general people in great difficulty. If this situation continues for some time more, many human casualties are likely to occur which will be extremely painful to hear and bear. However, both the ruling and agitating parties do not seem to budge an inch from their political stands blaming each other for this political deadlock. It is very unfortunate to see the people continue to suffer from this destructive politics played by some political leaders for their own political benefits. What could have happened if the big three parties had waited for few more days to settle the political issues with the disgruntled forces before promulgating the new constitution?

Now, the agitating parties have again started threatening to intensify their protest if the ruling parties do not become serious in solving the political issues (“UDMF to intensify stir: Mahato”, THT, Dec.15, Page 1). Why doesn’t the government abide by the 11-point deal reached with Madhes parties in order to avoid more confrontational situation (“Implement 11-point agreement, says Yadav”, THT, Dec. 15, Page 1).

Tens of thousands of people affected by the devastating earthquake have been miserably spending their daily lives in the makeshift camps for the last eight months. Winter is now at their doorsteps. Donor organizations have started showing their concern about the government’s apathy towards these situations. Finally, the Rehabilitation and Reconstruction bill has been tabled at the ongoing Parliament and passed. Time has now come for ruling, opposition and agitating parties to soften their political stands and settle the political and constitutional issues amicably.

Rai Biren Bangdel

Maharajgunj