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'Monarchy midpoint of ideologies' RSS KATHMANDU, Feb. 12: The thought that Monarchy, the symbol of national unity should be the midpoint of all ideological differences in the country today has been termed as relevant and in the interest of the nation by thinkers here. Though ideological differences, policy disputes and other kinds of differences are obvious in multi-party democracy, it would not be in the interest of the nation if an understanding and consensus is not reached after taking the differences to the point of unanimity, they said. In this connection, in a chat with Nepal Television on Tuesday, former vice-chairman of the Royal Nepal Academy, senior journalist and intellectual Madanmani Dixit said there is no history that the Monarchy as an institution in Nepal has carried out any work against the people and that it is the prestigious aspect of Nepali history. The dignity of the King should be maintained in the constitution not as a rubber stamp but as a King, he said adding that if so then it would be easier for the King also to work being fully based on the constitution. The recent message by Prime Minister Lokendra Bahadur Chand has given a new view about the complementary aspects of relations between the Monarch and people, he added. Referring to the issues of transparency being raised by various political parties in connection to the government-Maoist ceasefire, Dixit said transparency is the main basis of democracy but looking out for transparency in grave issues of the country means misuse of transparency itself. Dr Dixit also expressed unanimity with the Communications Minister's view that instead of leveling accusations against others in the name of democracy and mutli-party the political parties should evaluate their failure and mistakes. Talking about conduct as per the constitution, Dixit said amendments can be made to the constitution with an amendment proposal but it is not good to speak out indifferently before the amendments are made.He also expressed the view it would be proper to represent political parties as well as various classes of the society for peaceful resolution of the Maoist problem. Other Stories |
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