Becoming unpopular?

The Himalayan Times

12 July 2018

Becoming unpopular?

Looking at the ongoing political situation in the country, both the main opposition and the ruling parties seem to be going at odds and likely to invite more political confrontations in the coming days. The ruling party, NCP, seems to be flexing its political muscles on the basis of it’s two thirds majority in Parliament. On the other hand, the opposition, the NC, also does want to be undermined by the ruling party and promises to raise voices against government’s high handedness in handling state affairs. Blame game has resurfaced again in Nepali politics instead of playing reconciliatory politics respecting each other’s political role for the cause of nation building.

The recent act of government to bar vice chancellor of Nepal Sanskrit University from boarding a flight to Canada to attend the 17th World Sanskrit Conference slated for July 9 to 13, was heavily criticized by political critics, educationists and condemned by the NC “NSU VC didn’t get approval: Govt” (THT, July 9, Page 1). This situation could have been handled in a more respectable way rather than in an insulting manner. Was it really a high handedness of the Oli led government and deserved to be criticized and condemned? Is it the beginning of an authoritarian rule that is on the way to Nepal? Is it not too early to imagine such image of PM Oli? Time will tell.

Likewise, Dr.K.C’s demands of passing the medical education bill as it was authenticated from Parliament seems to be not addressed by the government “Main opposition protest based on flimsy grounds, says prime minister” (THT, July 10, Page 1). It is yet to be seen whether the government creates a win-win environment for this burning issue or try to suppress them.

Rai Biren Bangdel

Maharajgunj