Sit for fruitful talks

The Himalayan Times

21 April 2016

Sit for fruitful talks

It was tiring and frustrating to see time and again the country is facing continued political uncertainty caused by the political confrontations between the ruling parties and agitating forces even after abruptly abolishing 240 years old monarchy. It was also envisaged that the political situation of Nepal would improve and stabilize soon after the promulgation of the new constitution. It does not seem so. There seem to be more riots and disturbances coming up in the days to come looking closely at the ongoing political environment. Whatever happens in the streets, it will be the common people who will suffer the most.

Madhesi and Janajati leaders have now joined their hands and announced another “do or die” movements against the ruling parties for making amendments in the new constitution especially related to the demarcation of federal units as reported in “Madhes, Janajati leaders vow intensified movement” (THT, 19 April, Page 1). This time, their agitation will be cantered in the capital, citing difficulties faced by the common people in Tarai where they had imposed a blockade at custom points. Sunyukta Loktantric Madhesi Morcha (SLMM) had given one month ultimatum to the government, until the end of Chaitra 2072, to fulfil their political and constitutional demands.

What happens to the government if it comes to consensus with the agitating forces on their political issues and concerns? Are there any vested political interests of the major political parties for creating more political confrontations? If so, what could be those interests? If there is not, why don’t they become ready to fulfil genuine political and constitutional demands of the agitating forces? Time has come for both the government and the agitating forces to sit for meaningful dialogue and come to consensus.

Rai Biren Bangdel

Maharajgunj

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