Optimism Grows
MONARCHY is the institution that has been revered throughout
the ages. The respect for the Monarch, looking up to the King for inspiration and guidance
has been a tradition of the Nepalese people. There is a reason behind all this expectation
from the Monarch because there has always been a profound and keen interest of the Monarch
in seeing that the people’s welfare is the uppermost concern. With the Monarch being
the fountainhead of inspiration there is no doubt that the country sees its benefit in the
same. The Constitution of the Kingdom of Nepal-1990 came about as the result of the
democratic wishes of His late Majesty King Birendra. That marked a new era in the history
of Nepal and is evidence of the fact that people are of the utmost concern in the eyes of
the Monarch.
His Majesty King Gyanendra Bir Bikram Shah Dev having realised the sufferings of the
people has taken the steps that are necessary for bringing about what is the best. Looking
at all the comments made by some with a narrow vision is just uncalled for. It is the
Monarchial culture that has made Nepal proud among the nations of the world. This must be
realised by all instead of voicing words that reflect petty interests.
Minister for Information and Communications and General
Administration Ramesh Nath Pandey, speaking at the 18th Nepal Television Anniversary, the
other day, underlined the fact that Monarchial culture is the country’s historical
and cultural legacy. This makes it clear that Constitutional Monarchy and multi-party
democratic set up are a part of the system itself. Minister Pandey also made it clear that
the present system stands for peace, progress and prosperity of the country. His Majesty
the King’s wishes are for the welfare of the people. Minister Pandey further stated
that the past mistakes and shortcomings must be forgotten and the times ask us to forge
ahead acknowledging that the combination of the multi-party democratic system and the
Monarchial culture is the perfect and ideal system. It is true that the past twelve years
were not free from aberrations but when realisation dawns, there is enough ground for
moving ahead rectifying the mistakes of the past. The recent declaration of cease-fire by
the Maoists hints at the fact that the present government is working towards finding a
peaceful solution to the lingering problem. Now it is time that all should join hands,
despite ideological differences, to work in the greater interest of the country and the
people as is the wish of His Majesty the King.
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