Former prime minister and chairman of Rastriya Janashakti Party, Surya Bahadur Thapa, has said that the ruling seven political parties and the Maoists have become problematic for the country.

Former prime minister and chairman of Rastriya Janashakti Party, Surya Bahadur Thapa (File Photo)

Former prime minister and chairman of Rastriya Janashakti Party, Surya Bahadur Thapa (File Photo)
Addressing the First Madheshi National Conference of the party in Janakpur, Thapa blamed the seven parties and the Maoists for imposing their decisions on the people.

He further alleged that the government and the Maoists forgot the sentiment and mandate of the Jana Andolan (People’s movement) II while deciding major issues.

He further said, “They [political parties and Maoists] are putting completely different views regarding the country’s main issues and keeping the country in the status-quo.”

“It is the people who should decide on major political issues through an election to a constituent assembly; if the people are not given the chance to decide major political issues, it will be a historical mistake,” said Thapa.

He accused the seven parties and the Maoists of looking after their respective self-interests and forgetting the major agenda.

Thapa said that the Maoist army and its weapons should be kept under UN inspection in order to hold a free, fair and fearless election to the constituent assembly.

“All weapons should be removed from the villages to give people a sense of freedom and safety,” said Thapa, adding that the Maoist army should be centred in the cities to stop its activities of threats and creating terror among rural people.

On the issue of Madhesis, Thapa said that the Madheshi people need a clear direction instead of mere speeches and assurances.