How is our “New Nepal”? At a time when the global economy is facing recession, the growth rate of our neighbouring country China was at an astounding 10 percent and another neighbouring country India had 7 percent growth, which are very much encouraging. Unfortunately, Nepal, a country having international borders with the two giant neighbours, has a negative economic scenario. How come this situation persists in this country? Those ministers, political parties in power and policymakers are not serious about the situation, rather, they are always found busy in power games and running only to topple down the government.
The Indian ambassador the other day lectured the Nepali people to take lessons from Bihar, the most backward state in India. He was illustrating the recent developments taking place in Bihar.
The ambassador also lectured on the pros and cons of the 1950 treaty. He said, due to the advantage of the Treaty, some singers and film actors have been established in India. Haven’t the Nepalis and also the Indians established such records in other developed countries? And did those countries need to endorse a treaty like the 1950 Treaty to accomplish that? Perhaps, the Indian envoy needed to acquire information about other countries.
Be that as it may, the 1950 Treaty might have some benefits, however, there are many more negative sides, including the serious threats of terrorism and cross border crimes. Therefore, both the countries should think about the scrapping of the treaty.
Nepal’s economy has been ruined not due to others, but due to the Nepalis themselves and particularly due to the performance of those non-visionary political leaders who are involved in rampant corruption and concerned with petty personnel interests. First of all, those political leaders have to be committed for the nation. Their small commitment can make a huge contribution to the nation.
For instance, we find frequent reports about the looting by the Indian border security force personnel of the Nepali people while going across the border to purchase goods. Why do they go to India just to purchase some kgs of sugar or some food stuff or something else in the bordering marketplace and thus be humiliated by the Indian force? If such items are provided and other facilities are also given to the people in the border areas, the local people would probably not go across the border. Indeed, this is the duty of the government to provide such facilities to discourage its citizens from going across the border.
Of course, this is not a big deal for the government, in fact, it is only a matter of commitment. If we make aware the locals about consuming local products and discouraging imported products, this will be a great contribution for the nation. Don’t forget, the people become strong if the country becomes rich.
The Indian ambassador the other day lectured the Nepali people to take lessons from Bihar, the most backward state in India. He was illustrating the recent developments taking place in Bihar.
The ambassador also lectured on the pros and cons of the 1950 treaty. He said, due to the advantage of the Treaty, some singers and film actors have been established in India. Haven’t the Nepalis and also the Indians established such records in other developed countries? And did those countries need to endorse a treaty like the 1950 Treaty to accomplish that? Perhaps, the Indian envoy needed to acquire information about other countries.
Be that as it may, the 1950 Treaty might have some benefits, however, there are many more negative sides, including the serious threats of terrorism and cross border crimes. Therefore, both the countries should think about the scrapping of the treaty.
Nepal’s economy has been ruined not due to others, but due to the Nepalis themselves and particularly due to the performance of those non-visionary political leaders who are involved in rampant corruption and concerned with petty personnel interests. First of all, those political leaders have to be committed for the nation. Their small commitment can make a huge contribution to the nation.
For instance, we find frequent reports about the looting by the Indian border security force personnel of the Nepali people while going across the border to purchase goods. Why do they go to India just to purchase some kgs of sugar or some food stuff or something else in the bordering marketplace and thus be humiliated by the Indian force? If such items are provided and other facilities are also given to the people in the border areas, the local people would probably not go across the border. Indeed, this is the duty of the government to provide such facilities to discourage its citizens from going across the border.
Of course, this is not a big deal for the government, in fact, it is only a matter of commitment. If we make aware the locals about consuming local products and discouraging imported products, this will be a great contribution for the nation. Don’t forget, the people become strong if the country becomes rich.
