Opposition parties slam govt policies

Member of the constituent assembly criticised the programmes and policies of the government during the first day of debate on Friday.

Speaking at the Constituent Assembly meeting, vice president of Nepali Congress Ram Chandra Poudel said the government's programmes and policies were unduly projecting long-term visions even though the current government is entrusted only for providing relief package to conflict hit people, completing peace process and making new constitution for republic Nepal.

He accused that current coalition intended to put parliamentary system in peril and establish totalitarianism citing absence of words like parliamentary democracy and multi party system in the programmes and policies. He said the government had not spoken about returning land and properties confiscated by the Maoists.

Presenting the 22-point amendment proposal tabled by NC at the CA, Poudel further said the government has not clarified about federalism and formation of a commission to work on it.

Raising objections at the plans to integrate Maoist army into Nepal Army, Poudel warned government not to politicise the armed force.

Leader of Terai Madhes Loktantrik Party, Hridayesh Tripathy said the subject matter of constituent assembly must not be squeezed to one ministry referring to the creation of a new ministry named Ministry of State Restructuring. He also urged the government to sincerely implement the agreement reached with Madhesi groups in the past.

Lila Nyaichai of Nepal Majdoor Kishan Party asked the government to ensure that land is owned by the rightful tillers. She asked the government to provide compulsory and free higher secondary education to all citizens.

A total of 18 CA members expressed their views on government's programme and policies Friday. The discussion will continue for next two days. nepalnews.com ia Sep 12 08

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