EDITOR'S NOTE
The bankruptcy of leadership virtues in Nepalese politicians has not only
made a mockery of democracy but endangered the parliamentary system itself. The supreme
sacrifices of the common people made to restore democracy seems to have gone waste. In the
name of democracy a handful of callous, corrupt and unscrupulous politicians have looted
the poor country. The never ending tug o’ war for power not only between different
political parties but within the ruling party itself has exposed their true character to
the bones. It will be nothing but dangerously foolhardy to still believe in their rhetoric
protestations. It is not only the poor Nepalese people, but even most of the
representatives of friendly countries and donor agencies have started becoming skeptical
of their usefulness and whether they will ever deliver any goods. The country is
impatiently looking for an honest and dedicated leader to emerge. As things are at the
moment, this fond hops seems far from being realized soon. But neither the country nor the
poor people have inexhaustible patience. Ten years may not be a very long time in the life
of a nation but for a sick and starving even ten hours is too long to survive. The
ignominious failure of the bigger political parties to lessen the heavy burden of poverty
of the country has started inducing the majority of patriot people to invoke the
constitutional monarch to come to the rescue of the exploited country. If the politicians
do not mend their behavior, the King cannot stay a silent spectator sine die. The
constitution must not be made an obstacle to act. Constitutions are made for the people.
If they fail to cater to the aspirations of the people who framed them, they can be
amended or even scrapped and a new constitution framed. The country and people cannot be
scarified at the altar of constitution. If such a sorry situation ever comes to pass it is
sure to have very unsavouring repercussions on the institution of monarchy itself.
Consequently, it is high time the King started giving public warning to the corrupt
politicians. Warnings he must have given in private. The exigency of the situation demands
that he must let his people know that he is not shirking his responsibility. Events in our
neighborhood have shown us the way. If the politicians are asking for it let them have it.
Our patience has exhausted . If the politicians persist in their callous behavior there
could be no other alternative. We cannot permit the whole country Maoist. If one fails to
act, at the right time, he will be left with nothing but repentance.
Foreign minister Chakra Bastola has asserted that his recent official visit
to India has set the thaw in the cooled relations between the two countries. He has also
paved the way for Prime Minister Girija Prasad Koirala’s forthcoming visit to the age
old friendly country. A Prime Minister’s official visit to any friendly country
should be able to generate lots of enthusiasm. But it looks very strange and even
unrealistic that Koirala’s impending visit has generated doubts and misgivings
instead. Many believe that the time is still far from opportune for the prime minister to
visit India now. Let the foreign minister’s visit seep in some more goodwill. The
Nepalese are still licking their wound. Let it heal to some extent. Any precipitate
decision disregarding the national sentiments of the people could be counter productive
for not only for Koirala but the nation itself. Moreover, in the context of Koirala’s
negotiating skill it would be rather difficult to reassure the Nepalese people that the
visit will be gainful. If we were to believe in solo what Kuldip Nayar has recently stated
in his article "The Ugly Indian" we must advise our nation’s prime minister
to bide his time. Nayar is not only one of the very few reputed journalists of India but
also a member of Indian Parliament. And we will do a lot of injustice to his wisdom and
experience if we doubt him. We know Koirala does not listen to any advice except from his
cronies. Still we do hope, for a change, be will mull over what we have written.
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