HELLO NEPAL

The Himalayan Times 26 May 2016 End political deadlock The level of frustration of the general people towards the political parties is growing so high which could be detrimental for them in the long run in terms of their political existence. It is the time for the ruling parties to be sensible and sincere in resolving the current political impasse with the disgruntled parties without wasting any more time. It is not only the UDMF now in the streets. The Janajati and other disadvantaged groups have also joined the political struggle thus complicating the political environment for the Oli led government. They have continued their Kathmandu-centric agitation to exert pressure on the government which should not be undermined by the major parties. If both the ruling and agitating parties continue to argue on constitutional issues, there seem to be dismal chances of coming to consensus in the near future. Simply inviting for talks without doing proper homework will no...

The Kathmandu Post 20 May 2016 GENUINE VOICES The possibility of political consensus between the ruling and disgruntled parties seem unlikely in the near future with PM Oli terming the continuing Madhes agitation a farce. However, the agitating parties are continuing with their ongoing Kathmandu-centric agitation (“Encouraged, protesters to keep stir flame alive” 18 May, Page 3). If this situation continues to persist due to PM Oli’s stubborn nature and acerbic comments, serious political confrontation between the ruling and agitating parties is possible, thereby pushing the country into another political uncertainty. It is therefore imperative for the political leaders to engage in productive dialogue and resolve the current political and constitutional crisis rather than wasting time feeling the pulse of each other. The Janajati and other disadvantaged groups have also joined hands with the Madhes based parties to exert pressure on the government. Had the gover...

The Himalayan Times 18 May 2016 Show political sincerity Listening to PM Oli terming the Kathmandu centric ongoing agitation of the Federal Alliance (FA) simply a farce “Federal Alliance to protest outside PM’s house today” (THT, 17 May, Page 1), it does not seem that there is a possibility of political consensus between the ruling and agitating parties in near future. If this situation arises, there seems to be appearing another serious political confrontation between them thus creating another political uncertainty. PM Oli led government seems to be prepared to crack down on the FA’s agitation using excessive force which could be very unfortunate for both the government and the agitating forces. They need to sit together for fruitful dialogue without wasting any more time in order to come to consensus and resolve the current political and constitutional crisis rather than feeling the nerves of each other. Security personnel need to exercise more restraint in or...