HELLO NEPAL

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...

The Himalayan Times 10 November 2016 Give them justice The Maoists who fought people’s war against the state had joined mainstream politics a decade ago and is now one of the major political parties who are now leading the coalition government for the last three months. This party had also got the opportunity of running the country at the onset of republic government in Nepal. However, it had completely failed to address its internal party issues related to its combatants who were disqualified for joining the Nepal Army due to being either underage or late entry into PLA. These disqualified PLA fighters were not properly rehabilitated by both the mother party and the state. So, it is not surprising to read the news “Disqualified PLA fighters padlock CPN-MC HQ” (THT, 8 November, page 1) when their mother party is again at the political helm. They have even threatened the state saying that if their concerns are not properly addressed, country may have to grapple with anothe...

The Kathmandu Post 30 October 2016 ACT SENSIBLY The last time the major parties were singing in chorus was in aftermath of the devastating earthquake last year when they were in a rush to promulgate the constitution (“Top leaders decide to work in unison” 27 October, Page 1).  It is not uncommon for the major political parties to come together when they foresee a common problem (or a threat) that could sully their political image or hurt their interests. It has happened during the abolition of monarchy, the promulgation of the new constitution, the devastating earthquake and now the impeachment of Lokman Singh Karki. It is praiseworthy to see them working together for the common cause of the nation and the people. However, they should also be sincere about moving ahead while making such promises as many of such promises have not been kept in the past. Many earthquake victims are still living in make-shift camps. And it has been reported that the top leaders have agree...