CIAA must repeat its 'mid-night' bangs!

How the Nepali constitutional institutions function is very difficult to understand. When the Kathmandu-based elite get confused and fail to understand the mode the Nepali bureaucrats wielding constitutional power acquire to get things sorted out, it is then clearly imaginable as to how the lay men back in the districts and the villages would take the same. In essence, the fact is that even the Almighty would not be in a position to predict over Nepali bureaucrats' functioning. This applies hundred percent to the working styles of the Nepali leaders as well. They blow hot and cold concurrently.

Our attention has been drawn towards the total neglect exhibited by the high powered Commission for the Abuse of Authority, the CIAA, in nabbing the rest of the big fishes immediately after it apparently began a crusade against the corrupt bureaucrats a month ago or so. The manner the CIAA began its activities with a big-bang had definitely provided a solace to those who had been cheated all along by their own leaders or the so-called "people's representatives" and the salaried bureaucrats, It was this lot, the totally marginalised group of the population, which rejoiced even if their bowls were empty, thinking that at least some corrupt personals have been brought to book. They naively perhaps concluded that the process initiated by the CIAA would spread its tentacles to the more higher political echelons who in effect have contributed a lot in making the present order almost a "total failure".

Immediately after the much-publicized CIAA late-night showdown, Girija Prasad Koirala, by his sheer habits of poking his nose into others' affairs or otherwise, had viewed that the move was politically motivated. He had also made his apprehension public that there were political designs behind the cleansing actions of the CIAA raids, claiming that it was not an independent proceeding of the constitutional organ. Back then, all quarters, irrespective of political affiliations and beliefs, had categorically refuted such an overview on the part of the veteran politico and had accused him as trying to disturb the holy initiatives of the concerned body. But now the circumstances have started making some pale indication that what G. P. Koirala had uttered might have been pregnant with some seeds of truth. But it does not necessarily mean that we are doubtful of the motives behind the CIAA actions – the dead silence after the initial actions have forced us to think for a moment if the words of the said Congressman hold some good! The customary cynicism which is endemic to the Nepali society is now gradually shadowing the activities of the CIAA as well. This is yet an another negative development which must be checked with no time lost in order to restore the rejuvenated enthusiasm among the Nepali populace that the 'crusade' had bred in them.

The CIAA would do well if it timely perceives the mood of the national population and the international community alike and helps to boost up its already sagging morale. Perhaps, this would explain the things underneath.

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