Govt must be responsible

The Himalayan Times

5 July 2018

Govt must be responsible

Nepal has now entered into a new political structure with the three tiers of governments in place soon after the completion of three levels of elections. The leftist government at the centre led by Prime Minster K.P.Oli has recently completed its three months honeymoon period with not much exciting performance. It has been the most powerful government in the Nepal political history with almost a two third majority and is even now joined by the Federal Socialist Forum Nepal.

The recent irresponsible activities of this government, however, have irritated and surprised human rights organizations and civil society, medical professionals and students, opposition parties and common people “NHRC urges govt to save Ganga Maya’s life” (THT, July 3, Page 2). Ganga Maya Adhikari’s health, who has been on a fast-unto-death for the last 30 days in Bir Hospital, is rapidly deteriorating due to the government’s apathy towards her demand of initiating action against the culprit in accordance with the Supreme Court’s order. None of the members and officials of the government have visited her so far to express their concern for her health and demand. What a shame on the Oli led government which boasts for the prosperity of the nation.

Dr. Govind K.C’s health is also deteriorating. He is on his 15^th hunger strike in Jumla to protest the government’s ill motive of twisting and turning the medical education ordinance bill that was, in fact, authenticated by the President during NC led government “Dr.K.C’s health deteriorating” (THT, July 3, Page 5). In fact, this government should have passed the bill as it was to provide health services to common people in every nook and corner of the country as recommended by the high-level Mathema-led commission.

Rai Biren Bangdel

Maharajgunj