“Prathamo Grase Makshika Paata” is a Sanskrit proverb which means “a flea in the very first morsel”. It signifies the ominous beginning of the Republic of Nepal. The very first official ceremony of the new Republic has been marred by serious public protests and agitations caused by the most uncalled for behavior of the Vice President Permanand Jha and dismal failure of the President Dr. Ram Baran Yadhav to exert his authority. The churlish behavior of VP Jha has, perhaps, justified the treatment meted out to the Madishes by the Ranas for over a hundred years. His taking the oath of office in a foreign language was rather incomplete even by his own stance. Had he donned a Gandhi cap and embellished his chest with a Sonia locket his stance would not only have been complete but would also have irrevocably established his loyalty and gratitude to his benefactors. In their absence VP Jha looked like a bat, neither a bird nor a beast. The learned President at least, should have been able to establish the clear distinction between the mother tongue, national language and a foreign language and refused to administer the oath as long VP Jha did not comply with the decorum of the high office and the nation’s exalted institution. The high dignitaries must be aware that civil societies in the civilized nations are always governed by immortal traditions, rules and regulations and disciplined human behavior. That is what distinguishes a human from a beast who only knows the laws of the jungle. Such kind of recent happenings in the motherland have further strengthened our belief that this present political leadership is incapable of steering the troubled nation towards its cherished goal. The untried Maoists too have exposed their vulnerabilities by their unrestrained arrogance, utter extremism, unrealistic partisanship and sheer inability to abide by the agreements and understandings. Thus, they have proved that they also are not fit to lead the nation. Moreover, the conspicuous absence of their Supremo Pushpa Dahal, during the oath taking ceremony of the President recently has branded him dwarf in the national politics and disqualified him from leading the nation. In such an explosive situation when the country is facing the severe drought of politicians of integrity, the one and only savior seems to be the Nepali Army. It is indeed very heartening that the Nepali Army has still maintained its valorous and patriotic character. At a time when the water is about to flow over the head of the nation, the Nepali Army cannot stay silent spectator. But they have a very difficult role to play. While defending the sovereignty and solidarity of the country, they must also fully honor the “Laxman Rekha” and not cross it. The hard won freedom of the people in general cannot be endangered in any manner. Nepal is not bereft of honest and patriotic politicians. The difficult job for the Nepali Army is to find them. We can only wish them success in this noble mission. But they must not overlook the fact that time and tide wait for no man.