Realising B.P.'s Vision

THE nation has been facing diverse problems for some time now. From the gradual breakdown of law and order to increasing corruption, the country had been seeing alarming developments which were not beneficial for anybody, specially the people in general. Therefore, there was much euphoria amongst everyone when Girija Prasad Koirala became the Prime Minister and he pledged to provide full security to the people and also curb the rampant corruption. They felt he had rightly diagnosed the problems that had been troubling the nation. So it was really a befitting tribute to a leader like late BP Koirala, when at a function organised to mark the 18th BP Koirala Memorial Day the other day, Prime Minister Girija Prasad Koirala reiterated his commitment to move ahead with a new vision for the all-round development of the country. PM Koirala, during the function, bluntly made the announcement that he was going to take stringent measures to make his campaign for good governance, corruption control and security situation in the country a success. How serious the Prime Minister is about the promises he has made to the people, was demonstrated when he outrightly said that he will fire any of his cabinet colleagues, if they are proved corrupt.

There is not doubt corruption is eating away into the nation's economy and thus depriving the fruits of development being reached to the people at the grassroots level. This could be the cause of many problems that are prevalent at present. Therefore, tackling this major challenge in front of the nation will go a long way in solving many of the issues that are troubling the people. Similarly, another major problem that the nation is seeing is the increasing Maoist insurgency. Many individuals have headed the government since this problem arose in some remote areas in Mid-Western Nepal some years back. But till now, it is probably only Prime Minister Koirala, who has been ready to face the challenge head on. Once mo

re, people have been encouraged by the assurance given by the Prime Minister that he will personally visit the affected areas and create public awareness against violence and unconstitutional activities. PM Koirala is right in saying that this will convince people not to support Maoist activities. It will be a fitting tribute to a leader like late BP Koirala if the same kind of vision he had, is utilised again to solve the many problems of the country and the people.

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