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I do not have any sympathy to partisan unionism, be it students’ union, teachers’ union or labor union. Unions should be non-partisan and should purely represent itself and nobody else.
In a democratic society, everybody is free indeed to have political life, but such life should be outside the professional life. This is a very basic premise that, to our misfortune, never took root in
Purely professional and responsible unionism at work place and a political understanding and consensus at political level that a rapid economic growth is an overriding need of our pyaro garib desh Nepal is what we need and what we must have.
The bigger the size of the pie, the bigger the size of a slice. This should be our mantra.
And based on the international experiences, I think a somewhat subdued or at least un-radical unionism is what looks compatible with the economic growth systems that we have in this era and civilization of mankind.
So reject radicalism, shun partisanism, demand professional and responsible unionism, promote the rule of law, long and sacrifice for economic growth of the country, ignore negativism, think positively, do small small things patiently and resiliently are what seems to be everyone’s duty at this point.
So I am with Ashu and his fight for his business, professionalism and principles. I would just caution that he should not let it appear that he is fighting against this or that party or ideology. He should make it absolutely clear that he is fighting for justice, principles and pure professional sense. Every sensible person will be behind him and his effort.
I would strongly suggest that the case should now be taken to the court. No matter what, it will serve the cause. At least the case will be on the record and we will know how our justice system really is. This will be one hell of a show-case and an useful call for all reform longing and reformist people.
Nepe
P.S. Just to let all know that I have been privately communicating with Ashu and supporting him all along.