ALTERNATIVE FORCE
The Kathmandu Post
15
April 2016
ALTERNATIVE FORCE
So far, the political parties of Nepal, who claim to be the champion of democracy,
have miserably failed to abide by its universal norms and values which are
transparency, accountability and meritocracy. They have not been able to lead Nepal towards prosperity due to lack of clear
political, development and economic vision. Time and again, thousands of people
came out on the streets upon the call of the political parties in the name of
restoration of democracy. Many of them even lost their lives during such
political agitations. The killer earthquake, seven months of the Madhes based political
unrest and four months Indian unofficial trade blockade have hit the ordinary
people hard.
Almost all the government, semi government
and private institutions have been badly politicized. Students are found
engaged in non-educational activities under the political banner of different
political parties. Even the civil servants have their own political affiliation
and associations. Corruption is rampant. Black-marketeering of petroleum
products and cooking gas for the last seven months has further crippled the
lives of ordinary people. Market prices of essential goods have skyrocketed.
Young people have been forced to go to the Gulf countries for unskilled labour.
Many industries have been compelled to close down due to politically instigated
labour unrest and irregular power supply.
Looking at all this mess, there seem to be
an urgent need for an alternative force or group or organization with clear
vision and objectives to lead the nation and its people towards long lasting political
stability, peace and prosperity. The evolution of Naya Shakti under the
convenorship of Dr. Baburam Bhattarai may be an option (“Naya Shakti close
to unveiling party, Ideology”. However, it is too early to predict its
political performance. It should refrain from politicising the government,
semi-government and private organizations and even forming its sister
organizations. It is good to know that it has decided to support the movement
of the Madhes based parties for genuine causes. Let up hope that this force
will give a tough time to the other political parties who have made the country
a begging bowl in order to advance political interests.
Rai Biren Bangdel
Maharjgunj
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