Saying and doing

The Himalayan Times

25 November 2016

Saying and doing

Saying and doing are two different things. It used to be and is still heard from the senior leaders of major political parties that until all the forces unite together, implementation of constitution will remain incomplete. This is not new to hear from PM Dahal “All forces must unite for constitution implementation” (THT, 23 Nov. Page 5). The government he has left already completed 100 days in the office. No concrete measures have been taken in order to win the hearts of disgruntled parties. It was read in the paper a few days ago that the government will move forward in amending the constitution even if the there were no consensus with the agitating parties.

On the other hand, Upendra Yadav, convener of the Federal Alliance, has threatened the government saying that if the statute is not amended soon, government has to face another agitation “Yadav warns of agitation for statute repeal if it’s not amended” (THT, 23 Nov. Page 5). If the government let this happen, it will be unfortunate for the country and even for the political parties. This will also delay the implementation process of new constitution which may invite political uncertainty. Should the Dahal led coalition government, which had toppled the Oli led government citing its inability to bring the agitating parties on board, let this happen?

However, it was encouraging to read the news “NC in bid to forge maximum consensus” ( THT, 23 Nov. Page 1) at such time when UML does not seem positive in the issue of demarcation of Pradeshes which is one of the main demands of the Federal Alliance. Will the NC be able to bring UML on board for a second amendment to the constitution?

Rai Biren Bangdel

Maharajgunj.