Q&A: You can distract the public with talk of intentions for a while, but it isn’t sustainable
Summary
Rakshya Bam criticizes the government’s delayed response to the Madhesh clashes, saying the state failed to protect lives and relied too much on rhetoric about “clean intentions.” She also condemns the use of force in squatter settlements, weak transparency, and shrinking space for dissent.
Key Points
- Rakshya Bam says the government’s response to the Madhesh clashes was delayed and inadequate, costing lives.
- She argues the police and state institutions need better training, resources and clear riot-control criteria.
- Bam says the government cannot rely on “clean intentions” without following proper democratic processes and delivering real results.
- She criticizes bulldozer actions in squatter settlements, calling them unjustifiable and a violation of citizens’ constitutional rights.
