Call For Contribution
DEPUTY Prime Minister and coordinator of government negotiating team Badri Prasad Mandal
said that efforts must be made from all quarters to transform the present ceasefire into
permanent peace in the country Talking to media persons in Biratnagar the other day,
Deputy Prime Minister Mandal called upon all political parties, civil society and
responsible citizens to make their sincere contribution for the success of the peace talks
and restore permanent peace in the country. Peace is, no doubt, a number one priority of
the country as the violence and terror over the last seven years has seriously affected
every sector of the society. As per the wish and will of the people, the government took
sincere efforts to end violence and restore peace, security and resolve the Maoist problem
peacefully. The Maoists also reciprocated to the government's efforts for peace. As a
result, the ceasefire and code of conduct were agreed upon. With the declaration of
ceasefire and initiation of peace process, people's confidence has been revived. Some
tangible results have already been visible. The economic sector has started showing
positive results. Tourism industry, which is the backbone of Nepal's economy, has started
picking up. Once the violence is permanently ended, the country's economy and other
sectors would really surge ahead. Now the government has been moving very cautiously to
solve the Maoist problem permanently. For this, the government has formed a six-member
negotiating team with Deputy Prime Minister as its coordinator. The composition of the
team, which comprises senior ministers, is a clear example that the government is
committed to resolve the crisis and restore peace. The formal peace talks are expected
very soon. However, some political parties do not appear serious and cooperative to the
process. It is not the time to raise petty things and sabotage the peace process. If the
peace talks fail, it would not be at the interest of the nation and the people. History
and future generation would condemn those, who try to derail and disturb the peace
process. Thus, it is the testing and trying time for all of us including the political
parties and politicians. All political forces and individuals need to brush aside
political and partisan interest and seriously make contribution for the success of the
peace talks.
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