Hopes of free, fair and non-violent elections in Nepal are receding
Much like the Indian Marxists, the Nepalese Maoists
, too, are acting tough, making it difficult for the government to implement crucial policy decisions. In a recent attack on the government’s decision to hold elections on November 22, 2007, the Maoist chief Prachanda has asked for the postponement of the exercise till April 2008. Calling the entire efforts of the government a mere “drama”, Prachanda insists on making it “real”. However, little did Prachanda understand the implications of his statement, because the moment he uttered it, criticism from various sections within the Maoist organisation have begun to flow in. It was the Maoists, who had earlier forced the government to announce the dates for elections. Therefore, the Maoist chief’s recent musings have only added further confusion to the prevailing political conditions in Nepal.
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Much like the Indian Marxists, the Nepalese Maoists
, too, are acting tough, making it difficult for the government to implement crucial policy decisions. In a recent attack on the government’s decision to hold elections on November 22, 2007, the Maoist chief Prachanda has asked for the postponement of the exercise till April 2008. Calling the entire efforts of the government a mere “drama”, Prachanda insists on making it “real”. However, little did Prachanda understand the implications of his statement, because the moment he uttered it, criticism from various sections within the Maoist organisation have begun to flow in. It was the Maoists, who had earlier forced the government to announce the dates for elections. Therefore, the Maoist chief’s recent musings have only added further confusion to the prevailing political conditions in Nepal.For Complete IIPM Article, Click on IIPM Article
Source : IIPM Editorial, 2007
An IIPM and Professor Arindam Chaudhuri (Renowned Management Guru and Economist) Initiative
An IIPM and Professor Arindam Chaudhuri (Renowned Management Guru and Economist) Initiative
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