Maoist
leader Pushp Kamal Dahal alias Prachand has become the new
Prime Minister of Nepal. After election of President and Vice
President and forming of the government there was hurdle in
electing Prime Minister, but now it has solved. Democratic
Nepal has elected its first Prime Minister after finishing
kingship. Prachand would be the 50th Prime Minister till date.
In the election of special constituent assembly, Prachand
secured support of 464 out of 577 members whereas his rival
former Prime Minister and Nepali Congress candidate, Sher
Bahadur Deuba could secure only 113 votes. Madhesi community
people got angry after Prachand's election. The cause of their
anger is Prachand's anti-Madhes image. Common Madhesis termed
Prachand victory as of anti-Indian origin people. According
to Madhesi people, having majority in 22 districts, problems
for them would now increase. It may be noted that after the
general election Prachand had emerged as the most powerful
as his party proved itself as the single largest party and
the way in which he raised questions on Indo-Nepal ties. It
reflected the leader's anti-Indian stance. On the other hand
the Madhesi organisations, taking the issue of independent
Madhes, had announced their struggle. Prachand since beginning
has been influenced towards China. Now, it is possible that
Prachand would like to define Nepal's relation with India
and other countries in a new way. Nepali Congress has clarified
that it would not participate in the government. There is
no doubt that a new ideology and breeze of democracy is blowing
in Nepal. Earlier, the Madhesis had been target of Maoist
violence. Now, it remains to be seen as to how the new Prime
Minister, Prachand meets with challenges. Prime Minister Dr
Manmohan Singh, by inviting Prachand to India, has exhibited
his attitude. Prachand would have to prove that he is the
real well-wisher of Nepali public and desires to take all
into confidence. This is possible only when he would maintain
sweet relations with India and works in country's interest.
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