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| Kathmandu, Tuesday March 11, 2003 Falgun 27, 2059. |
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Peace process
We are breathing a sigh of relief after the ceasefire. It seems Minister for Physical
Planning
Narayan Singh Pun has very honestly tried to bring the Maoists and the government to a
discussion table. However, we are also hearing so much of "dos and don’ts."
Most
political parties are anticipating the outcome of the peace talks. If they are
nationalists, and
working for the betterment of people, they must support the peace process. Human right
activists
should also come forward, without harbouring any selfish motive. Although the media has
highlighted the interest of the political leaders and human right activists in taking part
in the
dialogue for conflict resolution, they have not taken any steps officially.
The zone of peace proposed by the late King Birendra was supported by many friendly
countries.
A peaceful country has been turned into anarchronistic state. It is a pity. When the
country is in a
turmoil, political leaders more often than not do not show their seriousness in order to
address
the problem. Political parties should not treat the people as personal property. People
enjoy
sovereignty and they are the judges of democracy. It is the people who revolted against
the
Ranas in 1950. They again revolted against the Panchayat regime in 1990. They reinstated
the
multiparty system to ensure the rights of the people, and definitely, not to create
anarchy and
bloodbath All in all, political parties must work together and help make this peace talk
meaningful
and successful. The people want peace and security, not propaganda.
Tek B Thapa
Battisputali, Kathmandu |
