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PM for minorities’ representation in govt
KATHMANDU, JAN 18 - Prime Minister, Surya Bahadur Thapa, speaking at the Third Convention of Nepal Sherpa Association, organised to celebrate the successful completion of 13 years, today opined that indigenous nationalities too should be brought into the mainstream for the overall development of the country.
Thapa also remarked that the present government would try to involve the entire communities in all affairs of state. He also stated that the government was publishing books of all native languages free of cost.
Kripasur Sherpa, Chairperson of Nepal Sherpa Association said, "We want unity but not uniformity at the cost of losing our diverse communal identity" and added, "Nepal should be declared a secular state."
Sherpa opined that the mountain regions, from where the government collects millions as revenue has seen the least development and requested the government to assist their 20-year proposal to upgrade the entire Sherpa Community.
Sherpa also demanded that Lumbini should be developed as a holy place for all Buddhists and that the government initiate efforts to establish Buddhist Universities in Lumbini and Banepa as decided at the World Buddhist Conference. On the occasion, Mayor Keshav Sthapit appealed to all to be optimistic.
"This is a phase of reformation and we should begin with something big," Sthapit apprised and revealed that the Kathmandu Metropolitan City was coming up with landfilling projects from Kapan to Budhanilkantha.
Dr Om Gurung, General Secretary of Janajaati Mahasangh emphasised on the contribution of the indigenous people to the development of the country and demanded proportionate involvement of these people in law making.
During the same programme, Nepal Sherpa Association also felicitated Tshering Tenzing Lama and Dawa Luptu Lama for their contribution to the Sherpa Community.Posted on: 2004-01-19 04:15
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