The year 2072 of the Nepali calendar has brought a long waited consensus among the political leaders: first draft of a constitution holding the major issues like federalism and electoral process. It is disappointing to get a mere half unwrapped present. The ongoing discussion on the debated issues seems to lead nowhere until now. The parties in the government are only united so as not to form ethnicity based federal units – rest of the issues are still contentious. The frequent protests, widening gaps between the parties and contradicting demand for states have made the situation very pessimistic. What could be the way forward?
Federalism is the jewel of democracy, a jewel that cultivates the beauty of the nation itself. The decentralization of power that it brings and the identification of ‘unit’ it does are what makes federalism so pervasive in the democratic boundaries. The ongoing discussion is in the best interest of the nation. The more Nepal discusses different prospective models, the closer it gets in getting the apt system for the country. The debate on federalism has divided that the country for centuries.
India perfectly exemplifies above statement. The central government of India, even after 70 years of federalism, still faces the demand of forming new states. Therefore, the states should be visualized perfectly for failure is not an option in this case. The kingdom of Sikkim got annexed into India and the Crimea, formerly of Ukraine, to Russia. The sociopolitical scenario of Crimea and Sikkim might have been different. However, the fact of the respective ruling entities’ negligence in understanding the motivation of people and transnational developments have cost them. Nepal, sharing a common border with two economic giants India and China, both belonging to separate political ideologies, have immense challenge to construct the federal units. So as to not only preserve the identity of its ‘units’ (social, religious, cultural or ethnic) but also to ensure their participation in the mainstream discourse. Failing to do so could produce more C.K. Raut (who demands to separate Terai from Nepal) like individuals, a threat for nation’s sovereignty. Discussion on these issues, therefore, should be as intensive as it can be.
The issues of federalism are to be dealt with facts and figures, strength and weakness and scientific distribution of resources. Politicians eye on their ‘political career’ or historical context rather than on facts. The recent discussion is merely based on emotions, rather than analysis on various sectors such as health, education and population by professionals who have crystal clear idea of the country. If the above idea isn’t digestible for the leaders of Nepal, then a committee of leaders and these professionals could be formed. In light, every decision that politicians make could be a guided one.
I like your views Ishan, for such a centralized country like Nepal federalism is not an option but a compulsion if seeking development but on the other hand I fear experimenting with such a lovely country like ours. I fear that it will separate us. I fear it will hamper the sovereignty of Nepal but as you said we will take time for making decisions and guidance from professionals.
Its quite good written how u expressed about Nepal.I like ur view.. If u have further queries regarding this u can consult me without hesitation.
what we have been talking about is “ethnic based federalism”.Federalism is all about shared rules and self rules.I do have a dissenting opinion regarding this ethnic based federalism. Ethnic based federalism will break the solidarity as it creates the division among people. Before being a Brahmin/ chhetri/Rai/Newar and so on we are NEPALI. This concept of federalism will hinder the solidarity and hence creates a division among we people. No doubt, Federalism is a concept of decentralization and devolution. we do practice devolution of power as we have local governments. For me if we strenthen and empower these local government it would work far more better than the federalism. The next thing is we are a small state in the terms of territory so i doubt on effective working of federalism. Even the big state have been failure in this term. Further more why i am anti ethnic based federalism is we have 126 ethnic groups in Nepal so how we gonna cope up with this problem is a big challenge for us. so federalism is not an good idea for Nepal. UNITED WE STAND , DIVIDED WE FALL. JAY NEPAL
These are important issues that you have raised; well done for that. There is definitely no looking back on federalism, whatever it’s opponents may say. And as we are discussing on the various forms of federalism, I would love to know more on your authentic ideas on what form would be best for a culturally and geographically diverse nation like ours?
APPOLO HOSPITALS kidney care welcomes all donors to approach to us, all blood groups are welcome here, the deal is in india itself no need to travel to further countries, passport holders and non passport holders can also contact us immediate result will be given, kindly contact us Via Email : (appolohospital05@gmail.com) whatsapp Dr. HARRY SCOTT on +91-812-392-4808 or Call line : +91-8122-96610, Across Asia For The Sum Of ($290,000,00 USD).you are all safe in APPOLO HOSPITALS kidney care. Thankfully DR HARRY SCOTT..
..,.
Welcome to Apollo Hospital, Specialist hospital that buy kidney.
Do you wish to sell your kidney in exchange of money? If yes.
Then contact today to get a reliable and good transaction for good money.
Contact via below information
email: apollohospitalkidneydep@gmail.com
call me @ +918122208392
WhatsApp number: +919004558395
Comments are closed.