ENCOURAGING DECISION
The
Kathmandu Post
28 July
2017
ENCOURAGING
DECISION
For
a number of reasons, new political forces did not perform well in the first
phase and second phase of local election. However, Sajha Party’s Kishore Thapa
and Bibeksheel’s Ranju Darshana who fought for Kathmandu’s mayoral position,
were talk of the town and did surprisingly well. It seems that two parties have
learnt from these elections and have realized that they needed to combine
forces to gain traction. (“Sajha and
Bibeksheel announce unification” July 27, Page 1). The united party has
agreed to pursue the agenda of inclusive democracy and welfare economy. Leaders
feel that this unification will fill the void of an alternative political
force, which could lead the country towards enduring peace and prosperity.
Similar
principles and visions and an a respectable performance in the first phase of
local elections might have played a crucial role in bringing them now closer.
However, the new party has to work hard and cannot waste no time in reaching the
people with its new agenda. It should put every effort towards managing its
cadres; They should be well informed about the party’s mission and goal. Time
will tell whether this new political force will be able to uproot
institutionalized corruption, chase away bad governance, minimize the discriminatory
social structure and institutionalize inclusive democracy in the truest sense.
Rai Biren Bangdel
Maharajgunj.
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