Do you think the conviction of the then sitting minister J.P Gupta on corruption will go a long way in discouraging politicians holding public offices from having a free hand on state coffer?
Friday, 16 March 2012 19:53
"Clean-up should start from the political leadership. Let's not expect that this will happen in near future. However, the Supreme Court's verdict will certainly send a strong message to the corrupt people." Manish Lama, student
The Supreme Court's refusal to register the review petition on its verdict on the Constituent Assembly's term has courted controversy with major parties speaking for and against the SC's decision.
Thursday, 12 January 2012 18:54
We should respect the supremacy of law. Now the parties should concentrate on drafting the constitution within the deadline.” Tej Naryan Chaudhary, lawyer
The major parties reached a landmark deal on peace process and other pertaining issues on November 1. Nepalnews asks general public how convinced they are about the implementation of the agreement:
Friday, 04 November 2011 12:09
"The parties are finally able to make a breakthrough. There were major agreements like this one in the past, but they were not brought into action. Now the parties seem to have realised that they cannot afford to perpetually quarrel." Ram Karki, trader
The term of the Constituent Assembly has been extended by six months following the Supreme Court's verdict. Will the CA be able to draft the new constitution within the next six months?
Friday, 04 November 2011 12:09
“Since the Constituent Assembly’s term has been extended as per the verdict of the Supreme Court, the term cannot be extended anymore if the spirit of the court verdict is to be respected. The CA must draft the constitution within the extended period. There is no other option.” Sobha Karki, businessperson
In light of the recent arrest of a lawmaker for receiving bribe, Nepalnews asked the public what must be done to control corruption in the country. Excerpts:
Monday, 13 September 2010 16:39
"You know our country is not able to go progress in any sector because of corruption. I think to stop corruption we people must first stop bribing employees working in any sector and the law of our country must be very strict to control it." Shailaja Shrestha, Job Holder
Few weeks back media carried news on Unified CPN (Maoist) ask for a huge amount of cash allegedly from a Chinese person to bribe parliament members to vote for them to form the new government. In this context Nepalnews asked general public their reaction:
Monday, 13 September 2010 16:39
"What the Maoists attempted to do to form the government is very wrong and illegal. This matter should be discussed in the parliament and if it is true, then the government and Nepali people should punish them." Deepak Kumar Shrestha, Student
The government failed to book the local leader of the UML-affiliated Youth Force, Parshuram Basnet, for planning the attack on journalist Khila Nath Dhakal in Biratnagar. Nepalnews asked ordinary people for their views on the incident:
Monday, 13 September 2010 16:39
"The current government has been relegated to a caretaker status after the five-point agreement between the three major parties. Therefore it is not serious about maintaining law and order. Ruling parties must be ready to take action against criminals to create a sense that there is a government in the country." Bishnu Tiwari, jobholder
Integration and rehabilitation of cantoned Maoist combatants has been a bone of contention between Maoists and other parties, which has often obstructed the implementation of the agreements. Nepalnews asks general public how they view this issue:
Monday, 13 September 2010 16:39
"The major issue of contention between the political parties is the integration of Maoist combatants into the Nepal Army. This is going to be a challenging task. If integration takes place it's good, but every political party must think if the NA and combatants can assimilate." Pharshu Ram Marasini, Jobholder
"Clean-up should start from the political leadership. Let's not expect that this will happen in near future. However, the Supreme Court's verdict will certainly send a strong message to the corrupt people." Manish Lama, student
We should respect the supremacy of law. Now the parties should concentrate on drafting the constitution within the deadline.” Tej Naryan Chaudhary, lawyer
"The parties are finally able to make a breakthrough. There were major agreements like this one in the past, but they were not brought into action. Now the parties seem to have realised that they cannot afford to perpetually quarrel." Ram Karki, trader
“Since the Constituent Assembly’s term has been extended as per the verdict of the Supreme Court, the term cannot be extended anymore if the spirit of the court verdict is to be respected. The CA must draft the constitution within the extended period. There is no other option.” Sobha Karki, businessperson
"You know our country is not able to go progress in any sector because of corruption. I think to stop corruption we people must first stop bribing employees working in any sector and the law of our country must be very strict to control it." Shailaja Shrestha, Job Holder
"What the Maoists attempted to do to form the government is very wrong and illegal. This matter should be discussed in the parliament and if it is true, then the government and Nepali people should punish them." Deepak Kumar Shrestha, Student
"The current government has been relegated to a caretaker status after the five-point agreement between the three major parties. Therefore it is not serious about maintaining law and order. Ruling parties must be ready to take action against criminals to create a sense that there is a government in the country." Bishnu Tiwari, jobholder
"The major issue of contention between the political parties is the integration of Maoist combatants into the Nepal Army. This is going to be a challenging task. If integration takes place it's good, but every political party must think if the NA and combatants can assimilate." Pharshu Ram Marasini, Jobholder