A Show Of Firmness
Prime Minister Girija Prasad Koirala articulated his unshakeable belief in democratic and republican values and maintained that a republic Nepal could not be established by pious wishes alone. He made it clear that a republican Nepal should be a long-term goal to be attained through a gradual process. A sudden and quick proclamation of a republic Nepal without the necessary preparations to strengthen the basis for instituting total republican values will not yield good results. Airing his views as part of the valedictory address at the conclusion of the national conclave held for the district-level party chiefs and functionaries, Prime Minister Koirala mentioned that the government was responsible for maintaining law and order in the country. He warned against attempts and tendencies to undermine and weaken the security situation and remarked that the government was fully committed to checkmate such activities with a firm hand .
The prime minister called upon the stakeholders concerned to lend a helping hand to the government in facilitating the process for holding the constituent assembly polls as this is the crucial need of the hour to take the peace building and democratisation process forward. Prime Minister Koirala 's reiteration of the commitment to maintain law and order and conduct election to the constituent assembly should be hailed, as delaying the polls could mean a prolonged transition phase in the country's politics. Some elements may not be in favour of the smooth organisation and implementation of the polls for a constituent assembly, and they may contribute to disturbing the process. Moreover, despite calls and requests by the government, strikes and agitation have been resorted to in different parts of the country. Should such a situation continue, political stability may elude the country for long. The onus is on the Maoists especially to co-operate with the government both in letter and spirit to ensure that the polls are held in a free and fair environment. It is time the government consulted the Election Commission to set the date for the polls and announced and authenticated proper and effective designs for the polls. This alone will usher in an era of peace and prosperity in the country.
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