Socialism : A new hope in COVID Pandemic

Honorable guest Minister Song Tao from Communist Party of China International Department, other leaders and comrades from CPC, distinguished guests, dear leaders from different political parties and comrades, Namaste and good afternoon !

As a central committee member of Nepal Workers & Peasants' Party (NWPP) and member of Bagmati Province Parliament, I would like to avail this opportunity to extend warm greetings to all dear comrades.

On behalf of NWPP and our honorable leader Chairman Rohit, I would like to wish for the grand success of the theoretical online conference on 'Development of Socialism through the Lens of COVID-19 Response: Theory, Institution Building and Practice' during this crucial period.

The wise steps, bravery, quality and unique successful outcome shown by the leadership of China, Cuba, Vietnam, DPR of Korea and Kerala state of India in order to control and contain COVID-19 pandemic has given new hope to the world people.

I would also like to congratulate and express our gratitude towards Communist Party of China (CPC) for co-hosting online conference.

The wise steps, bravery, quality and unique successful outcome shown by the leadership of China, Cuba, Vietnam, DPR of Korea and Kerala state of India in order to control and contain COVID-19 pandemic has given new hope to the world people. It has also proved that socialism, 'the people centered', 'prioritizing people' and 'the spirit of serving people selflessly’ is far better and successful than profit-centered capitalism.

The reality is that the reluctance and carelessness shown by neo-fascist Trump, Bolsonaro and Modi in controlling and containing COVID-19 and their profit-oriented business mentality even when the people are suffering ever than before, has been exposed and defamed more in this twenty-first century.

The USA had started cold war against China in the past and is still going on. Cold war was resumed through 'Eyes of Darkness', the book written by Dean Koontz and published in 1981. After the turmoil in Tibet and the anti-socialist and reactionary forces' anarchy in Tian'anmen square, the US imperialism declared China as the major enemy instead of the USSR. In the new edition of the book 'Eyes of Darkness', the USSR was replaced by China and 'Gorkey-400' virus was renamed as 'Wuhan-400'. This proves that the US investigation department had continuously been conspiring to blame China of using chemical or biological weapons.

In October 2019, military world games were held in Wuhan, China. The US military also took part in them. Covid - 19 or novel corona virus was spread at the end of December. In August, 2019 pneumonia or unknown disease was spread in the US. Before the spread of the disease, the US army's main biological lab was completely shut down due to insecurity. Soon after the lab was closed, socalled 'e-cigarette' epidemic broke out.

China very honestly shared her experiences collected during the war against corona virus. Now, the world is being benifitted due to it. China has been cooperating and supporting pandemic-hit countries and people by providing medical equipments and sending medical experts and personnels.

The dirctor of CDC, Robert Redfield said in a parliamentary meeting that corona virus was first seen in the US and was claimed to be just a flu. And, the reason behind closing the US military lab was the emission of the virus. All these reveal that Trump shouted saying 'China virus', 'Wuhan virus' because of his criminal attitude and conspiracy against China. The Trump administration completely failed in the trade war inspite of his continuous threat. President Trump is defaming himself by falsely blaming China for spreading virus. It's clear that even the US scientists, experts and intellects denied Trump's blame.

The crucial role played by China and Communist Party of China in this critical situatuation has been applauded by most of the countries. China very honestly shared her experiences collected during the war against corona virus. Now, the world is being benifitted due to it. China has been cooperating and supporting pandemic-hit countries and people by providing medical equipments and sending medical experts and personnels. This act of benevolence has given a new hope to the world people when everyone is suffering. We heartily support and extend our solidarity with the idea of President Xi Jingping and the policy of CPC to unite the world in the fight against the virus and cooperating with the world people in this period of crisis. We are pleased that president Xi delivered an inspiring and encouraging message to the whole world and the world community aspiring for world peace and bright future of mankind by announcing that China is against cold war and military war. 

Before COVID-19 pandemic broke out in Nepal, NWPP suggested and urged the Nepalese government to immediately make necessary preparations for PCR tests, treatments, quarantine, isolation wards, hospitals, especially in Nepal-India border areas keeping in view the probable huge flow of people from India taking advantage of the open border.

NWPP suggested various possible measures including sending the cadres of ruling party as volunteers in the border. But the government adopted the policy of bringing home people from foreign countries and leaving the border open as per the suggestions of the major opponent party and corporates. As a result, the pandemic is spreading in uncontrolled way. The Kathmandu valley including Bhaktapur has become comparatively more pandemic-hit area.

The People's representatives of Bhaktapur Municipality are actively serving people visiting door-to-door, making people aware of the danger and helping them with free masks and primary precautionary medicines. Unfortunately, a few elected ward chairmen and the ward members have themselves been contaminated and are undergoing treatment or are in isolation.

Bhaktapur Municipality is serving people through various means, providing health services, starting a 75 bed quarantine facility, cleaning and disinfecting campaigns are being run frequently. These activities have given positive message to the people.

Here, feasts and festivals, carnivals, visiting temples and other traditional activities are few reasons behind the spreading of COVID-19. Therefore, awareness about people-to-people distance, wearing mask and maintaining personal hygiene using soap and water have been intensified. Due to the pressure of corporates, the lockdown has been ended. So, the pandemic is creating havoc.

The province and local governments could have managed beforehand for the poor and jobless people. In that case, the people would have realized that work is an honor and they would have taken pride in working.

I would like to state that, NWPP will launch awareness campaign in every parts of the country.

Finally, I would like to extend best wishes for the grand success of the online conference. Thank you!

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