HELLO NEPAL

The Himalayan Times 27 June 2014 Bad Practices The political parties of Nepal have not so far been able to play productive political roles for the nation and its people other than engaging in factional politics. In virtually all the so called big political parties, there are such bad practices undermining the decisive roles to be played by them in nation-building. It is very unfortunate to see the senior leaders engaging in self-centred and factional politics as reported in “Both Oli, Nepal factions claim majority” (THT, 26 June, Page 5). Albeit they claim such practices are democratic processes within the party to make it more vibrant, it does not sound healthy for various reasons. It can be clearly seen among the UML cadres who are preparing to attend their General Convention (GC) beginning July 3 where Oli and Nepal are seen flexing their muscles to contest for the post of chairman. This has clearly invited factional politics within the party hampering the c...

The Himalayan Times 25 June 2014 Meaningless deliberation The debate on forms of governance continues in the Constituent Assembly with the participation of lawmakers representing different political parties “Forms of governance debate continues in CA” (THT, 19 June, Page 5). I still find it difficult to understand why the debate on this issue was necessary when the country was smoothly moving ahead after the restoration of multiparty democracy in 2046/47 Andolan. The same leaders of the major political parties had claimed that the then promulgated constitution was the best among the constitution of other countries. They were the ones to run the country in their own ways. There was nothing wrong with the constitution. They make the mockery of the constitution by not properly abiding by it. As a result, the Maoists insurgency came into existence with a new political agenda taking the opportunity of bad governance of the then political parties. Even if the...

The Kathmandu Post 24 June 2014 WHAT FOR? If the political parties of Nepal are to continue practicing self and party-centred politics and undermining the national agenda, it does not make any sense or difference to form an alliance (“Maoist parties closer to working alliance deal” 22 June, Page 1) . So far, most of the political parties are engaged in petty politics rather than working on issues of national interest. It’s very unfortunate that this unproductive practice has prolonged Nepal ’s transition. The major political parties failed to draft a new constitution in the erstwhile Constitutional Assembly (CA) because of these bad political practices. However, it was encouraging to read the news of the Maoists coming together and trying to collectively work towards addressing the national issues. But, it seems a bit unnatural to see these Maoist parties coming together at a time when the second CA is preparing for drafting new constitution within the promised...