Security For Development
MINISTER for Local Development Govinda Raj Joshi said that His Majesty’s
Government has decided to mobilize the Royal Nepalese Army in some insurgency affected
districts of the Kingdom under the Integrated Security and Development Programme to assist
development and construction works. Addressing a public function in Damauli of Tanahu
district the other day, Minister Joshi said that His Majesty’s Government is
committed to protect the lives and property of the people, carry out development
activities in the rural areas and uplift the social and economic condition of the rural
population. Under the integrated security and development programme of the government, the
Royal Nepalese Army would provide a sense of security to the people and protect the
development infrastructure and construction works. The mobilisation of army could not be
avoided as violent activities in the name of Maoist insurgency disrupted development
programmes.
Development is not possible without peace and security. Moreover, people have
been intimidated not to participate in the development programmes. The violence and terror
unleased by the Maoists have pushed the development of the country backward. In this
situation it has become necessary to take strict measures to maintain law and order,
provide security to the people and protect development infrastructures. The strength of
existing police force seems not adequate to control insurgency. Thus the mobilization of
army became imperative. However, some voices of discontent have been heard against the
decision to mobilize army in insurgency-affected areas. But majority of the people in the
affected areas have demanded mobilization of army to maintain peace and security and carry
out development programmes smoothly. Now we have two alternatives—to let the people
become captive of violence or make them free from fear and intimidation. The government,
which is democratically elected by the people, is accountable to the people and cannot
ignore the popular demand. Moreover, the most important job of the government is to
maintain law and order and protect lives and property of the people. The integrated
security and development programme is the package to provide security as well as create a
conducive atmosphere for development. Nepal is already one of the poorest
countries in the world. Today’s need is to make collective efforts for the
sustainable development of the nation. Peace and security are a must for development. The
government is seriously working for peace, security and development through integrated
security and development programme. It is the responsibility of all to cooperate with the
government in its efforts for nation building.
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