The utter disregard
shown by the Maoists to the dialogue proposal of the government must contain some explicit
and some hidden connotations. The explicit implication for everyone to see and understand
is the kind of estimation the Maoists hold the Deuba government and his cohorts in. Their
unceremonious spurning of the deadline for the dialogues set by Deuba has not only cut him
down to his real size but also unambiguously exposed his utter incompetence to handle the
situation. The hidden connotations could be a bit complex for ordinary eyes to see. But an
astute student of international politics may not find it too difficult to see through the
veil of hypocrisy and sinister motives that are so evident. And the Maoists, at times,
make it easier by their secret movements and refuge and most recently, by the manner they
set the twelve Nepali Gurkhas working in the Indian army free after apprehending them as
local security personnel. When an honest man with impeccable behavior is put under
uncalled for pressure, he does not give in but stands his ground and vindicates his honor
by safeguarding his country's interests, very much unlike the so called politicians of
Nepal who do take pride in surrendering the country's interests without batting their
eyelids to serve their own vile interests. The dismal failure of Sher Bahadur Deuba and
his coalition government even to stem the worsening situation in the country not to say
anything to resolving them has very glaringly demanded that they should resign voluntarily
and make it easier for King Gyanendra to appoint some honest, efficient and patriotic
person who can face the situation like a man and defend the interests of the country and
the people. Even though it has become totally immoral and incompatible for Prime Minister
Sher Bahadur Deuba to stay in power even for a day, we know neither he nor his coalition
partners would quit because all knowledgeable Nepalis are fully aware of their ulterior
motives to become partners in the government and their testimonials of honest politicians.
The insults meted out to them by the Maoists by abjectly ignoring their talks call should
have prompted them to vacate the seat for more honorable and trustworthy persons. Instead,
to continue their stay in power they are proposing to announce dates for general elections
knowing fully well that under the existing circumstances, they cannot be implemented.
Indeed, elections are imperative and must be conducted as early as the situation will
permit since the country urgently needs a completely new set of honest and patriotic
politicians. These tainted politicians should not be given opportunity to influence the
general elections whenever they are held. King Gyanendra must not lose sight of the fact
that all the machinations of those politicians who have been tried and miserably failed
need to be utterly sidelined if our poor countrymen are to be saved from further miseries.
And it is only King Gyanendra who can do it. We have time and again, exhorted him to act.
When the country is facing grave peril, all of its good and patriotic citizens and good
friends must sincerely work to restore peace and normalcy without delay if representative
government is to take over. Since the country is obsessed with only one consideration
peace, King Gyanendra must not heed the rantings of the unscrupulous politicians, their
denigrations of the King and the monarchy, and find the persons who can rise above their
self interests and work for the country. Deuba government has even failed to provide
security to the representatives of the friendly countries in Nepal. It's record of human
rights violation is abominable. The longer it stays in power, it will only contribute to
erode the image of monarchy as he is supposed to be the King's appointee. Abnormal times
demand abnormal measures and only great men can steer abnormal measures to a meaningful,
profitable and justifiable conclusion. |
