I sell books so I can pay my staff. I don’t have corrupt money like those political leaders do
File a defamation case against the man who insulted Mahabir Pun, an elected MP
By LB Thapa
The man seen in the video allegedly insulting Mahabir Pun,
an elected Member of Parliament, appeared well-prepared for the act. He seemed
fully aware that once the incident occurred, the police would undoubtedly come
looking for him. That is why he took care to cover his face and kept his helmet
on until he fled the scene.
WHO SENT THIS MAN TO HUMILIATE MAHABIR PUN?
The level of premeditation displayed by the individual
strongly suggests that he was sent by rival political parties resentful of
Pun's success. Having won the election by a significant margin—leaving his
opponents embarrassed and defeated—they were merely waiting for an opportunity
to vent their anger and frustration. That opportunity arose when Mahabir Pun
was selling his autobiography on the streets of Pokhara.
IS SELLING A BOOK ON THE STREET COMMENDABLE OR CONDEMNABLE?
What we have repeatedly witnessed in Nepal is that
individuals who were once penniless, uneducated, and unqualified, upon rising
to political prominence, amass enormous wealth in a remarkably short time. This
is an undeniable fact.
Consider the lavish lifestyles of our political leaders. How
do they accumulate such vast fortunes so quickly? Once in power, their
lifestyles undergo a dramatic transformation. They live like aristocrats,
distancing themselves from ordinary citizens. The Nepali people have seen this
play out time and again.
In stark contrast, Mahabir Pun has single-handedly sustained
an innovation center with modest financial support from various sources. There
was a time when he faced such severe financial difficulty that he could not
even pay his staff's minimum salaries. Forced into a corner, he had to auction
his prestigious Ramon Magsaysay Award medal—a gold medal symbolizing his
extraordinary contribution to society. This was undoubtedly not an easy
decision, but he saw no other way to secure funds for his center.
Had he been opportunistic, he could have aligned himself
with ruling political parties and easily secured enough money to run his
innovation center. Did he do that? He could have, but he chose not to. Why?
This very choice highlights the distinction between greed and integrity,
between a self-serving individual and a man of self-respect.
CONGRESS AND COMMUNIST PARTIES CAN NO LONGER FOOL THE
PUBLIC
For decades, the major political parties duped and deceived
the Nepali people. But now, the public sees clearly who stands for what. In the
past, the sole intention of ruling parties was to remain in power by forming
coalition governments and directly controlling the state apparatus. This was
necessary to cover up the corruption they had committed in the past and to
continue their corrupt practices in the present, which included embezzlement of public funds and manipulation of government contracts.
CLEANSE THE COUNTRY OF THOSE STINKY COCKROACHES
Without a doubt, the man in the video who insulted Mahabir
Pun must belong to one of the country's corrupt political parties. He was
deliberately sent to humiliate him.
I advise Mr. Pun to file a defamation case against this
individual and ensure he is punished according to the law of the land.
Moreover, the mandate the Nepali people have given to the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) is a clear indication that the public wants to rid the country of these filthy pests. We no longer need such stinky cockroaches in our politics.
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