Kathmandu, October 3 — While major political parties in Nepal are celebrating Constitution Day with various events, political analyst and senior leader of the Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP), Rabindra Mishra, has sharply criticized the day. In a long post on his X.com (formerly Twitter) account, Mishra sarcastically referred to Constitution Day as the day of the "constitution that causes suffering."

In his post, Mishra expressed deep dissatisfaction with the current state of Nepal and the impact of its constitution, claiming that the nation's "international respect has been shattered" and that "foreign interference in sovereignty" is prevalent. He further mentioned that the country is caught in a "geopolitical whirlpool" and that "ethnic and religious sensitivities are increasing."

Mishra’s criticism doesn’t stop there. He highlighted the growing inequality between the rich and the poor, noting that while the wealthy enjoy good education and healthcare, the poor are left with "worn-out schools" and "useless hospitals." He added, “If you’re rich, you live; if you’re poor, you die,” pointing out the severe level of poverty in the country.

Likewise, Mishra raised concerns about unemployment, low wages, lack of investment capital for businesses, and the reliance on remittances to sustain the economy. He questioned the judicial and educational systems, saying, “There is no guarantee of justice from the courts,” and “There is a university degree, but no skills.”

His post accused the country of facing a "moral crisis" and a "crisis of knowledge," stating that all state institutions are under the control of politicians. Mishra also pointed out the luxurious lifestyles of the politicians and their families, stating, “Even if the family suffers, the leaders must be kept happy.”

Criticizing the constitution, Mishra wrote, “I do not accept the constitution that causes suffering. I will not dance and celebrate while mocking the pain of the majority of Nepalis.” He said that while his own family is living well, he cannot carry the burden of others' suffering.

At the end of his post, Mishra announced his plan to turn off his lights for one minute at 8 PM as a protest against Constitution Day. He wrote, “Tonight at 8 PM, I will turn off my lights for one minute.”

Mishra’s post has sparked widespread reactions on social media, with some supporting his views while others have criticized his method of opposing the constitution as irresponsible.

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Post Highlights

• The country's international respect has been shattered.
• Foreigners have influence over Nepal’s sovereignty.
• The country is increasingly caught in a geopolitical whirlpool.
• Ethnic and religious sensitivities are on the rise.
• The rich have good schools, the poor have broken ones.
• The rich have good hospitals, the poor have useless ones.
• If you’re rich, you live; if you’re poor, you die.
• People are selling land and taking loans to send their children abroad.
• There are no jobs in the country.
• Even if jobs exist, there are no decent wages.
• There’s no capital for businesses.
• At the time of death, children are not by their parents’ side.
• It's unclear if the children will return home alive or dead.
• Big investors have lost confidence in investing.
• Foreign investors aren’t interested in coming.
• The economy is being sustained by remittances.
• There is no guarantee of justice from the courts.
• There is a university degree, but no skills.
• Nothing can be done without bribing officials or knowing a politician.
• There is a severe "moral crisis" and a "crisis of knowledge."
• All state institutions are controlled by politicians.
• The lives of the politicians and their families are luxurious.
• Even if the family suffers, the leader must be kept happy.
• Apart from exceptions, no one wants to live in this country.
• No one knows when the country will fall into a disaster.

"But these are ordinary problems. Others should work hard, like us, and everything will be fine. Is it right to blame the constitution? These issues have nothing to do with the constitution of the country."

"My life and that of my family are going well. I cannot carry the burden of everyone else’s suffering. My ideas are above the nation. That’s why Constitution Day will be celebrated with grandeur and joy. Anyone has anything to say?"

P.S.
"I have something to say:
No matter what anyone says, I won’t believe it. I reject the constitution that causes suffering to the country. I will not dance and celebrate while mocking the pain of the majority of Nepalis. Tonight at 8 PM, I will turn off my lights for one minute."

Rabindra Mishra