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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