PM says he is for property rights bill
Historic first general convention of NWA in Biratnagar

Biratnagar, Oct, 3 (RSS): Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba has said that social reform will remain a far cry unless women participate actively in the country’s social, economic and political activities.

Prime Minister Deuba, who was speaking at the inaugural function of the historic first general convention of Nepal Women’s Association (NWA) here today, stressed the need for one and all to encourage women’s active role in every sector of society.

Stating that women are by nature hard working and democratic, Prime Minister Deuba regretted that women’s role and participation in politics and social reform activities has not been up to the level desired even after the restoration of democracy.

However, the women are coming forward and at least one woman official is elected in every ward bringing the total number of elected women representatives to 36,000, he said adding, necessary environment should be built and women should aspire to get elected to Parliament in larger numbers.

Stating that he is in favour of getting the women’s inheritance rights bill passed by Parliament during the ongoing session of Parliament and is holding discussions with various political parties for that purpose, Prime Minister Deuba expressed the belief that the bill will be passed during this session.

The government is determined to constitute a women’s commission with the objective of working for the upliftment of all women, he said adding that the country’s overall development is not possible unless women, the downtrodden and ethnic groups are entitled to equal rights and the government is thinking of a commission for the upliftment of the downtrodden.

As it fully understands the people’s desire for peace, the present government has initiated a dialogue with the Maoists with a view to lifting the country out of violence and terror, the Prime Minister further said.

The people are already so scared of the Maoists that they are wondering what would happen to the country if the Maoists came to power, he said adding, the people now know the Maoists very well.

The government is very sincere about the peace talks and wants the Maoists to reciprocate by demonstrating honesty towards the talks with respect for the people’s sentiments, he said.

He also ruled out any possibility of compromise with anyone at the expense of Constitutional Monarchy and multi-party democracy.

As it is the responsibility of the government to main law and order in the country, it will leave no stone unturned to fulfil that responsibility, he said.

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