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The other day the hon'ble law minister disclosed that more than one ombudsman would be appointed shortly, which is very encouraging and inspiring as well. But if we consider the contemporary track record of the law minister regarding other pending issues, our encouragement recedes to zero. Since assuming power nearly four years and a half back, our law minister appeared before the electronic and print media on various occasions and said that the judiciary would be separated in no time but nothing tangible has been done from his end. Contrary to his commitment, the government sought numerous adjournment in the separation of judiciary case. Another disturbing feature may not be out of place to bring to the fore. The government has established an independent Anti Corruption Commission as per their election pledge. Although it is widely believed that due to pressure of donor agencies and other international organisations, the government has done so but then the said commission has remained crippled and dysfunctional even after 17 months which seriously casts doubt on the sincerity of the government. It seems the government is more eager to earn cheap popularity than substantial progress. Considering the above context, we fervently urge the law minister to do something in right earnest. If he is really committed to appointing an ombudsman, then the appointment should be made on the basis of consensus basis.
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