Kathmandu, Aug. 31
Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has said that
violent activities like in the past decades cannot and will not be allowed to
happen in Nepal.
Addressing the launch of the book 'Into the
Fire: A Book Based on Hard Facts' written by Captain Rameshwar Thapa on
Saturday in the capital, Prime Minister Oli disagreed with a statement made by
the CPN (Maoist Center) Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' that Nepal
should learn from the situation in Sri Lanka or Bangladesh, and added that
Nepal was not a 'photocopy' of any country.
According to him, it is not possible to have
similar activities in Nepal.
"Nepal has its own identity, civilisation
and culture. What happened in Bangladesh does not happen here. We are going to
strengthen the democracy and constitution that we fought for. It is not
possible for those who fight against democracy to make us suffer. It won’t be allowed
to happen,” said PM Oli.
"I would like to say to those who
loudly call us to learn from the events elsewhere, the politics of chaos,
anarchy and violence is no longer possible in Nepal. It is not possible,” he
added.
Recalling that during the 'indiscriminate'
violent activities of the Maoists, PM Oli said that he strongly opposed the
violence and initiated negotiations for a political solution. So, the state
will legally stop any activity or chaos that violates the rights of others in
the democratic system, he maintained.
“Have I killed 17,000 people to get scared?
Is it possible for those who fight against democracy to threaten us?” he asked.
He opined that since human beings have
created politics and political parties for the order of society, efforts to
spread hatred towards politics will lead the society towards a lack of culture,
chaos and disorder. "The current government will not do injustice to and
oppress anyone.”
According to PM Oli, in a democratic
society. one does not do anything wrong for his interests and defense, but if
someone acts against the interests of the people, one should work to maintain
peace and security and respect according to the rule of law. The laws should be
implemented judiciously, he noted.
He also said that democracy should be the
way of life for the government and everyone else and he is in favour of a
perfect democracy.
Prime Minister Oli reiterated his resolve
not to be greedy for property other than his lawful earnings, not to commit
immoral acts, not to knowingly tell lies, not to harm others, not to engage in corruption
and not allow to do it.
He said that he is trying to raise the
country from the vicious cycle of poverty by improving the economy while the
country's economy is fragile.
President of the Nepali Congress and former
Prime Minister, Sher Bahadur Deuba also attended the programme. PM Oli, NC
President Deuba and Balguru Aditya jointly launched the book.
Deuba appreciated Thapa for taking
important initiatives in Nepal's peace process, political stability and
development even at risk of his life.
Published in The Rising Nepal daily on 1 September 2024.
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