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We should cooperate to strenghten democracy : Nepali MP
The government and opposition in Nepal and Bangladesh should cooperate with each other and work through understanding to establish their new found democracy on a firm footing and develop their countries for the betterment of the people, leader of the visiting four-member Nepali parliamentary delegation said.
"We both have bitter experience under authoritarian rule In which people suffered and economy was ruined," slated Taranath Rana Bhat, member of ruling Nepali Congress and head of Nepal's first parliamentary delegation to visit Bangladesh
In an interview with BSS yesterday at his hotel room. Bhat said our (meaning both his country and Bangladesh) one struggle is over — the bringing of democracy, but another has begun — to establish democracy on a aolld foundation. Wc have to work for establishing human rights and social justice and develop the economy so that the people can enjoy the fruits of democracy.
Bhat who suffered 6 years of imprisonment during Panchayat rule said, "our generations In both countries should make ceaseless efforts so that sovereign rights of the
people were established and people have the right to muster their own future." The political and economic sufferings of the people of qur countries during authoritarian rule must be brought to an end, he added.
The leader of the delegation who became the first Law Minister under democracy said as Ideas differ in democracy, wc must establish democratic culture in our countries for its proper functioning. There must be "patience and tolerance and understanding and cooperation among parties whether in power or In opposition." he underlined, for the
success of democracy.
A lawyer by profession. Bhat also advocated that the people must be educated about rules and norms In democracy and that the feeling of brotherhood be spread. He admitted some disciplinary problem arose in Nepal after the fall of the autocratic rule. He said people after decades of repressive yoke, suddenly became exuberant with joy In a free atmosphere forgetting the responsibilities."
Replying to a question, the leader of the delegation said we all tn Nepal including position and opposition have a deep commitment to
strengthen democracy and build it Institutionally. "J hope the same Is the situation in Bangladesh which also had a similar predicament during one-man army rule." For proper functioning of democracy. he suggested that political parties whether tn power or In opposition should inform the people only the correct things and should never Indulge In misleading propaganda activities. Our future 'generation must find politics on right track, he said adding the future of democracy In Nepal Is bright In every sector with full support and cooperation of the people, the
Opposition and the King. Bhat was of the opinion that tn SAARC countries, the opposition should help government in practtcislng democracy and in establishing human rights and maintain law and order." In our countries, opposition should be loyal and will not oppose merely for the sake of opposition," he added.
When his reaction was sought about the recently concluded opposition conclave of SAARC countries In Karachi, Bhat said though he was not fully aware of the programme and its objective, he thinks that "It Is a good beginning." "Such meeting will help attain understanding and cooperation among countries and help find solutions to outstanding problems", he added.
Describing the visit of the delegation as 'very fruitful', Bhat said it helped members understand politics and problems of friendly Bangladesh. The occasion gave them opportunity to hold talks with leaders of both position and opposition.
In reply to a question, the leader of the delegation said wc found most of the rules and procedures of two parliaments almost similar with some minor variations. He admitted that Bangladeshi parliament members enjoy much more physical facilities than their Nepali counterparts in the form of housing, telephone, transport and travel to constituencies. "Wc also do not have the facility to import duty free cars as is the case in Bangladesh,"' he added.
Describing the existing relations between Dhaka and Kathmandu as "very good' the Nepali parliamentary leader said there should be more exchange of visits in political and cultural fields to solidify our relationship.
He suggested direct road linkage between the two countries, which, he observed, would help devqjop economic relations further for the mutual advantage of both countries.
The delegation which included members from opposi-tlon-CPN-Communlst Party of Nepal-United Marxist Leninist Party and United Peoples Front Party, had meetings with Law Minister, Deputy leader of the House and Deputy leader of the Opposition. They also attended a briefing on parliamentary activities. The delegation included two members from ruling Nepali Congress which has 113 members In 205 members In the House of Representatives.
The five-day visit to Bangladesh was the first leg of the delegation s' four-country visit which will lake them to Shri Lanka, Pakistan and finally India.