The recent unfolding of the "soft coup" by Kantipur seems to have
bolstered the Maoists' demand of saking Katawal. Now the Maoists shout
- "The army didn't obey civilian authority. The chief must be sacked."





This is not a new development. The Maoists and COAS Katawal have had
their differences public a long time ago. Here is what Prachanda had
said even before he became the Prime Minister.











Ram Bahadur Thapa, the defense minister, also had a lot of differences with Katawal.





When Nanda Kishore Pun, Pasang, publicly says that the Maoists have
also started their recruitment, the Maoists have no intention of firing
him. Isn't this partiality? If the Maoists are to function as a
democratic party, they need to sack Pasang, if they sack Katawal.





Also, I think it's time that we need to know who the political members
of the Maoists are, and who the military are. I mean, why should the
nation bear the military costs of the PLA commanders, who speak as
political leaders of the Maoists. They ought to choose one, and abide
by the principles. The fact that they need both, and that they act as
if they had defeated the Nepali Army is one of the primary reasons for
the disputes we see now.





Also, we should know what constitutional right a single party has over
firing of the COAS. Oh! The constitution is yet to be drafted. So, a
consensus is what we need. And what's the Maoist way of getting a
consensus? - Either Katawal remains as the COAS or we leave the
government. A great way to get a consensus!





It's high time that Maoists stop politicizing the Nepal Army. Their
blatant acts of f...ed-up-diplomacy might have brought them success
until now, but if they still keep to their douchebaggery, they will
need to learn a tough lesson.





Also, as of now, the Maoists have no right to call themselves a
civilian government. Their behavior still has influences of the jungle,
and they are not civilized enough.





Long live the Nepal Army. Also, I hope that the Maoists get some senses in their heads.

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