Relevant Ideals
PRIME Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba said that it is imperative
for all to move ahead by abiding the constitution, upholding and respecting the democratic
norms and values in order to consolidate democracy, which was established in the country
through the sacrifice of the martyrs. Addressing a colloquium, organised by the Nepali
Congress in Kathmandu, the other day, on the occasion of 87th birth anniversary of the
supreme leader of the Nepali Congress Ganesh Man Singh, Prime Minister Deuba said that one
needs to strictly follow the ideals of late Ganesh Man Singh, who sacrificed all his life
for the cause of the nation, people and democracy. In fact, Singh is the source of
inspiration for all democracy loving people in Nepal. At a time when the country and
democracy are facing problems and threat from various quarters, late Singh’s
simplicity, clean image and unfettering commitment towards democracy, human rights and
open society serve as guidelines for all to tackle the present problems and further
consolidate democratic polity. At the country is already suffering from poverty,
ignorance, disease and backwardness, the government has initiated various programmes for
eradicating poverty and uplifting social and economic condition of the people. However,
these efforts were badly affected by violence and terror perpetrated by the Nepal
Communist Party (Maoist) in different parts of the country in the name of
"people’s war". The global experiences have proved that violence and terror
have never brought about positive changes in any society or country. Sustainable social
and economic development is possible only in an atmosphere of peace and stability. Thus,
peace is a must if we are, at all, serious about bringing about positive changes thereby
development in the country. Late Singh always championed for peace and democracy. It was
his firm belief that democracy can flourish only in peace. At the same time, genuine peace
can be maintained and promoted only in a democratic atmosphere and set up. Another
important aspect that late Singh unrelentlessly worked for was the clean and transparent
image. Pervasive corruption has badly affected our society. Politicians and those who hold
public position must maintain a clean image and give good governance to the nation. Late
Singh’s ideals are equally relevant in the present context and we need to follow them
if we are serious in our efforts to safeguard and promote democracy to accelerate the
social and economic pace of development in the country.
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