Keen Enthusiasm

THAT 62 political parties have applied for registration with the Election Commission (EC) by the deadline that closed Friday to take part in the constituent assembly election is an indication that the polls are being taken seriously by all. This is also proof that everyone believes that the CA polls will be the gateway to ending the uncertainties that are prevailing at the moment. It is evident that the CA polls will be a milestone in the march forward to creating a new Nepal. This is so because the elected CA will be responsible for framing the constitution of Nepal which will be all-inclusive.

This is the hope pinned on not only by the political parties but the people as well. Hereon, it may be worthwhile remembering that the date for the CA election is yet to be announced. Though the date had been fixed for June 20, due to technical and logistical problems, the EC had some time back said it needed a little over a hundred days to prepare for the polls. This started the ball rolling for a new CA poll date. But this has not happened because the eight political parties are yet to sit down to sort out the issues.

As per the recent developments, there is every hope that the said gathering will take place soon to give a passage to the problem. This is necessary so that the uncertainty and confusion in the minds of the people can be removed. The eight political parties who are participants in the government have to act fast to ally the fears that the polls will not be held. The eight political parties, too, have to be earnest and not make remarks which create confusion among the people. The interim government is there to announce the date for the polls, but for this the eight political parties have to arrive at a concrete agreement and end the confusion. The interest of the political parties in the country to get themselves registered is enough evidence that everyone wants the elections to take place as quickly as possible.

Source: The Rising Nepal, April 30, 2007