It’s a harsh reality for humankind that the
saddest event has to be suppressed in the dark corner of our heart
and look forward with a new anticipation. After the completion of
mourning rituals of the late King, Queen and their family, the life
is coming to normal all over Nepal. The sad tearful eyes are slowly
dying up and they are now raised again to hail the new King, with
a firm belief that whatever was lacking in the past would be fulfilled
expeditiously by the new King.
On the backdrop of our constitution that ensures constitutional
monarchy, and also going by the first public statement of the new
King that he would adhere to the principles of multiparty democracy,
the fears of any unwanted move from the King have been put to the
rest. Our constitution experts and politicians understand that the
King gets enough leeway within existing constitution to lead the country
on the right track.
The only difference between late King Birendra and present
King Gyanendra is that the elder brother was watching for the opportune
moment to exercise his power whereas the younger brother has no time
and choice but to utilize his limited boundary to guide the country
to the right direction. However, while doing so he should not cross
the limitations of the current constitution, otherwise he himself
will soon be encircled by the camouflaged wolves who are least concerned
even when the country will be finished up.
The major area in which improvement is expected from the
new King is security situation. When the Maoists have shown interest
to enter into mainstream politics, political parties have more or
less hoisted white flag of cease-fire and the general public has over-experienced
the undue freedom of democracy, it is but natural that a new ray of
hope is seen in the new scenario.
His Majesty King Gyanendra is very much aware of the pathetic
condition the economy is passing through. His business acumen will
certainly help support the economic development of the country. Hence,
at the time when the country has managed with difficulty to salvage
itself from the pool of sorrow, the economic sector has already seen
a silver lining.
If the security situation is restored in the country it
is obvious that foreign investment would enter one after another.
If the Maoists stop blasting the machines of the foreign joint-venture
companies, there are many investors who wish to produce goods in Nepal,
pay taxes to Nepali government provide employment to Nepalis and sell
the goods to India and abroad. The tourists from world over are just
queuing up to visit the country of adorable royal traditions, of mount
Everest, of honey hunters and of Thinley who leads caravan of yaks.
