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On Social Justice The book explains social justice in Nepalese context By A CORRESPONDENT Democracy is a system of social and economic equality but Nepal is yet to
fulfil its obligations as a democratic country by introducing mechanism to end social
injustice. It is unfortunate to say that social inequality continues even after five
decade long efforts for democratization. With the aim to highlight social injustice and role of a democratic
government to create conducive atmosphere, author Yagya Prasad Adhikary discusses role of
the state in changing society and the dynamism required to cope with modernization. Adhikary, among others, is frustrated to see the trend of the last ten years
which has witnessed political corruption and nepotism. Are political leaders sincere to
promote the cause of social justice? Or promoting the cause of oppressed class is just a
lip service? The author asks these questions in the book. He discusses all kinds of
prevailing social injustices and use of state power against oppressed classes. For centuries, large number of people suffered from injustice and inequality.
The oppressed class does not have any rights in society. It was only after the beginning
of 1950 when Nepal saw change in the social behaviour. After the overthrow of Rana regime,
new Interim Constitution guaranteed the right of the oppressed class but it is yet to
fully materialize even today. Author Adhikary argues that large number of people are still socially
marginalized and political parties seem to be insincere towards their cause. In decision-making level, the backward and oppressed classes are yet to get
due places. Whether it is a communist or democratic party like Nepali Congress, upper
class people hold the leadership. As long as people from lower class are not able to hold
leadership positions, it is meaningless to talk about the social equality and democratic
rights. Frustrated by the role of political parties, Adhikary believes that the
social revolution is the only way to provide equality to all. The book is based on seminars and interviews of different politicians and
intellectuals. The book, however, is not free from shortcomings. It seems that the book has
forgotten the importance of social harmony in Nepalese context. Compared to other South Asian countries, Nepal still has the best social system where harmony always prevails over anarchy. As author himself is from upper caste, he might have wanted to draw more sympathy by talking about the issue of social justice.
Samajik Nyaya: Nepal Ko Sandarva (Social Justice : Nepalese Context) |
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