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| Kathmandu, Friday February 07, 2003 Magh 24, 2059. |
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Ambiguity
This refers to the
articles titled "No hidden agenda in dialogue" which appeared in The Kathmandu
Post in two parts on February 5 and 6, 2003.
C P Gajurel, who is a
member of politburo, wrote two parts of article as if he were advocating what the Maoists
wanted was --- to have the government knelt down before meeting their demands. The
headline "No hidden agenda in dialogue’ -- contained nothing but street protests
and three previous demands -- constituent assembly, institutionalisation of republic and
interim government. The author tried to justify the Maoist movement. He said that what the
Maoists were doing was in the name of people’s interests. I don’t know how many
people are supporting the Maoist movement in this country and what the Maoists’
agenda are is still unclear. It is good to have dialogue and resolve the problem because
any radical approach would not have overthrown the democratic establishement. One may
claim that democracy no longer exists after the October 4 royal coup which is true.
However, people have revolted twice in the past and the third phase of revolt may begin
soon even if the Maoists permanently give up their struggle. The Maoist struggle, one must
take for granted, cannot be considred a democratic movement. So the third phase of
democratic struggle may meet people’s aspirations. Nevetheless, it is better the
Maoists held dialogue and gave up the armed struggle. An attempt to find a peaceful
solution to any problem is the right step that a democratic party or leader would choose
for. Besides, one must maintain "transparency" as well.
Raju Man Shakya
Now Road, Kathmandu |
