Nepali Congress Leader Nain Singh Mahar Criticizes Government's Democratic Commitment

Kathmandu. Nepali Congress leader Nain Singh Mahar has accused the government of not being as honest as expected towards the democratic system, constitutional dignity, and established political culture.

He expressed this view while speaking at a discussion program on 'Challenges of Advanced Democracy' organized by School of Democracy, Bagmati Province in Kathmandu.

Mahar commented that the incident where the Prime Minister walked out of the hall in the middle of the President presenting the government's policy and program in the Federal Parliament was wrong and unnatural behavior. He said, 'The policy and program presented by the President is the official document of the government. It does not seem in line with parliamentary etiquette and democratic culture for the Prime Minister to leave in the middle of such a sensitive and dignified moment.'

Mahar mentioned that democracy is not just a process of election but a sum of established norms, traditions, constitutional discipline, and political culture. He emphasized that responsible individuals in the state should respect democratic values and institutional dignity through their behavior. Stating that the system is greater than the position, he said that the public is increasingly feeling that established political traditions are being attacked by recent activities.

Mahar stated that the government needs to be more responsible and sensitive regarding matters related to the constitution, parliament, and the head of state. He emphasized that political parties and leadership in a multi-party system should be serious about this matter, and gave a gentle warning that such behavior by the government could negatively impact democratic culture.