Lok Sabha Debates
Need To Congratulate The People Of Nepal For Restoration Of Democracy In The ... on 15 May, 2006
> Title : Need to congratulate the people of Nepal for restoration of democracy in the country.
SHRI BASU DEB ACHARIA (BANKURA): Sir, there has been a long-drawn struggle by the people of Nepal for restoration of democracy. The King of Nepal dissolved the Parliament and promulgated a state of emergency in February last year. A Seven-Party Alliance was formed and this Seven-Party Alliance fought for the restoration of democracy in Nepal. During this struggle, a number of people have sacrificed their lives and became martyrs. The people of Nepal strengthened their struggle and the entire country was behind this struggle. The struggle was against the monarchy and for restoration of democracy and restoration of Parliament.
Ultimately the people of Nepal have become victorious. The King of Nepal had to restore the Parliament. The people of Nepal could achieve this success. We, the people of India, always extended our support to the people of Nepal.
MR. SPEAKER : After all, it is our friendly neighbour. But let us keep some limit.
SHRI BASU DEB ACHARIA : The extremist forces have also agreed to come to the mainstream and this is the success of the struggle of the people of Nepal. We congratulate the people of Nepal for their victory, for democracy, for the human rights. We should remember the sacrifices made by the people for democracy, for the freedom of the country and for human rights.
MR. SPEAKER : That is a free country.
SHRI BASU DEB ACHARIA : We congratulate the people of Nepal for their victory; for their success; and for the restoration of democracy in Nepal.
MR. SPEAKER : If any one wishes to join – as I have got some indication – you may send in your names.
SHRI GURUDAS DASGUPTA (PANSKURA): Sir, I want to speak for a minute.
MR. SPEAKER : Yes, please speak for one minute.
SHRI GURUDAS DASGUPTA : Sir, the development in Nepal once again proves that the people are invincible, people shall triumph and people shall win, whatever may be the strength of the * rule in any part of the world. … (Interruptions)
MR. SPEAKER : Nepal is our friendly country. Nothing should be said about it that may be misconstrued. Very well, you can send greetings to the people there.
SHRI GURUDAS DASGUPTA : People have won ultimately. We send our greetings.
MR. SPEAKER : That word should be removed.
SHRI GURUDAS DASGUPTA : Secondly, we wish the new Government of Nepal to succeed in all possible ways. Thirdly, the Party who is known as Maoists – I do not know what is their name – they are also a part and parcel of the Nepalese society. They are also patriots and they have also been fighting for the liberation of Nepal.
We fervently believe that there will be a total front between all the patriotic forces including those who have been fighting with arms for a stable government, for economic growth of Nepal, for improvement of living conditions in Nepal and for a new Nepal. We wish a democratic sovereign Nepal will emerge to take its rightful place in the world. We believe that Nepal is a secular country, a republican country and ultimately, they will march towards socialism, a classless society.
Long live friendship between India and Nepal. Long live the working people of Nepal. Long live the struggle for socialism and for social welfare.
प्रो. राम गोपाल यादव (सम्भल) : अध्यक्ष महोदय, मैं भी अपने को इनसे सम्बद्ध करता हूं।
श्री इलियास आज़मी (शाहाबाद) : अध्यक्ष महोदय, बहुजन समाज पार्टी की ओर से मैं भी अपने को इनसे सम्बद्ध करता हूं। … (Interruptions)
MR. SPEAKER: You all send names.
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MR. SPEAKER: I have acceded to that – all the names will be recorded.
The names of Md. Salim, Shri Ram Kripal Yadav, Shri Lakshman Seth, Shri Sunil Khan and Shri Braja Kishore Tripathy may be included. Please send the slips.
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SHRI GURUDAS DASGUPTA : May I suggest that Indian Parliament should send greetings to the Nepalese Parliament and Nepalese Government? … (Interruptions)
MR. SPEAKER: No, that is not the method. You are sending your good wishes.
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MR. SPEAKER: Please send your names on a slip of paper. It will be duly acknowledged. Your participation will be acknowledged.
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MD. SALIM (CALCUTTA – NORTH EAST): We are all for parliamentary democracy and there has been restoration of Parliament in Nepal. … (Interruptions)
MR. SPEAKER: Nothing more will be recorded.
(Interruptions) …* श्री प्रभुनाथ सिंह (महाराजगंज, बिहार) : अध्यक्ष महोदय, हम खड़े हो गए हैं।
अध्यक्ष महोदय : चुपचाप खड़े हो गए हैं।
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