Posted by: HomLal April 20, 2006
Restoration of peace and prosperity
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We want peace and stability in the country. It comes only from dialog and compromise. That was the case with Maoists even though some of us didn't like them. It is the case with the King even though some of us want him out. King, parties and Maoists all are responsible for the current mess. All had their chances to prove that wrong. They failed miserably. Maoists walked out from peace talks during their prime time and their down-hill slide began. King had chance to bring all factions on the table but he didn't put any effort. Parties were simply disgusting because of their power-hungry mentality. They must have realized that by now. What now? We need to stop dreaming and come to reality. We need to learn to live with what we have – i.e., King, Parties, Maoists. We can't change everything that we don't like. However, we can improve as we go along. These two weeks of demonstrations are great achievements for that matter. All three power pillars have learnt their lessons. 1. Parties: They have lost trust and respect of people. There was no participation of public when parties organized programs. They are now part of the protest demonstration but not the leaders. So, their future is uncertain. 2. Maoists: They have seen effective peaceful demonstrations throughout the country. It would be a great challenge for them to justify armed struggle. Moreover, how would they handle if similar demonstrations are staged against them? Without arms there is not much to talk about the Maoists. 3. King: He had such an opportunity to bring all factions on the same table and sort out things for a better Nepal. People gave him full year without any hindrances. He simply chose to go a wrong way. Result? For now, he devaluated the meaning of a beautiful word 'The King'. I have high regards for all three power pillars. I'm glad they are trying to turn things around. But, things are so messed up its not easy for anybody. If they come to a compromising point as an improved king, improved parties and improved Maoists, out dream can come true. I'm confident that recent scenarios have made them all better. Prolonging war doesn't bring peace and stability. It only brings chaos and uncertainty. For that reason I never thought of government-collapse in two weeks even though I'm not fond of the King. For the love of my country I'm praying that King's government should not collapse. If my country's government collapses in two weeks then we are in serious trouble. Things would be so easy in the future to topple governments. Insiders and outsiders can take advantages because of that weakness. If the King who has full support of police and army fails, what would happen to others who never gained their support? Most of us were very happy when Girija dissolved the parliament. Later, Deuba and Man Mohan followed the same path. We have witnessed 12 different governments in 14 years. Let's not go back to the same circle. 3 Pillars have learnt their lessons. It's time we do the same. King, parties, and Maoists are going nowhere. Let's deal with it. However, King has to go back to palace as constitutional monarch, and Maoists should give up arms struggle. Our role should be to put pressure on all sides for a peaceful resolution.
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