It has been a distinguishing feature of our peace process – averting disaster at the last moment. And once again we find ourselves at the end of a cliff. Will our political leaders pull it off again?
The Maoists have threatened to quit the government and file a vote of no confidence against the current government. They are also threatening to take to the streets from tomorrow. Not sure what the legal provisions are but I think a two-thirds majority is needed according to the interim constitution. Of course we never figured out what kind of a system would be implemented after the CA elections. Hence all the trouble now.
Meanwhile, our erstwhile opportunist Upendra Yadav – after being unjustly sidelined during the Big Three talks – will relish the limelight, and possibly his vote against Girija. But it looks like MJF too have finally made up their minds about not joining the government. There are rumors of a possible split in the party. TMDP wisely decided not to join the government and meanwhile start expanding their organizational structure. MJF, if it is wise, ought to focus on their structure and prepare for next elections rather than lose popular support, which is a virtual certainty if it joins the government.
All that said, until the international players get on the same boat, our leaders can continue to quarrel all they want.
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more confusion - i think the parties had reached an agreement that a simple majority would suffice to topple a government. of course no amendments or any other legal provisions have been made to that end.
next argument - NC reverts back to 2/3 majority, Maoists gleefully point out that they are the compromise party
And our clever bahuns at UML decide that leftist unity is needed after all.
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