MIN RATNA BAJRACHARYA

History has repeated itself. The cowardice on the part of the political parties has permitted President Ram Baran Yadav to depend on foreign powers and attempt to take the role that the king took earlier.

Constitutionally, the president cannot do anything without the cabinet's recommendation. But Yadav went so far as to overturn the cabinet's decision. The political parties went one step further this time, encouraging Yadav to undertake a 'coup'. This clearly proves that these parties believe in army totalitarianism over people's supremacy. The NC has always had questionable roots. But in this episode it is the UML's reputation that has fallen miserably.

This affair is a warning sign of the delicacy of Nepali nationalism and sovereignty. Indian ambassador Rakesh Sood had been meeting the prime minister every day to tell him not to sack Katawal.

The Nepali people will now take to the streets to support the courageous decision of the government they had elected. Voices for Nepali nationalism and against foreign intervention should echo in the parliament. A proposal of impeachment against Ram Baran Yadav should be presented to the legislative parliament.