Stop fooling voters

The Himalayan Times

12 May 2022

Stop fooling voters

It seems everything is possible in Nepali politics looking at the nominations of common candidates of the five-party coalition parties for the upcoming local elections. It is not known elsewhere about political parties forming an alliance to take part in an election and forcibly asking the voters to vote for their common candidate, who will be using the election symbol and political manifestos of one of the coalition partners. But the existing five-party coalition partners made it possible. There is a common practice of forming a coalition government if no political party is able to form its government due to insufficient number of elected representatives as per the constitution. नेपाल कता तिर ?

The major political parties, which never get tired of telling the people about their prime responsibility to safeguard the constitution and protect democracy from regressive forces, seem to be again deceiving their voters.All the major political parties have made public their unattainable political manifestos for the upcoming local level elections “Tall promises” (THT, May 10, Page 4). Most of the promises made in their manifestos cannot be fulfilled considering the existing trend. They are well aware of the financial, technical and human resource constraints at the local levels, and they know that their promises cannot be realised. However, they continue to fool their voters. It remains to be seen whether they will be able to deceive the voters this time.

The purpose of holding the local level election is primarily to let the local population choose and elect the right representatives who will be able to carry out their responsibilities of addressing the local problems, ranging from managing small-scale development projects, such as drinking water and irrigation schemes, managing electricity lines, providing basic health care services and running educational institutions, among others by using the available resources in the best possible ways. Unfortunately, the five-party alliance has not given their voters to choose their preferred representatives. NEPALI POLITICS

Rai Biren Bangdel

Maharajgunj

Comments

Who is he?

Biren P. Bangdel (also known as Rai Biren Bangdel ) is a development management consultant, project analyst, and citizen journalist based in Kathmandu, Nepal . Professional Profile & Background: Project Executive : He has served as an Executive Director and consultant for organizations like Om Ganeshaya Namah Pvt. Ltd. and Merryknoll Nepal (Asha Deep). He also served as a Campus Director in Weigan and Leigh College .He was Deputy Project Manager in Nepal-Swiss funded Rural Health Development Project and Deputy Team Leader in Nepal-CIDA funded Rural Development Project. Project Expertise : He specializes in managing and monitoring multi-million rupee rural development, healthcare, and educational administration projects across Nepal. His core career history spans executive roles within international non-governmental organizations, bilateral foreign aid bilateral projects , and private management enterprises. Media & Commentary : He is an active blogger, online commen...

Causes and consequences of self-immolation

Self-immolation—the act of setting oneself on fire—is one of the most extreme, painful, and lethal forms of self-harm and suicide. Globally, it represents a profound intersection of psychiatric distress, intense social strain, and political expression. Causes of Self-Immolation: The underlying motivations for self-immolation vary significantly across different regions, cultures, and socioeconomic demographics. · Political and Ideological Protest: In Western nations and certain East Asian histories, self-immolation is highly associated with political statement . Individuals use it as a highly visible, shocking public act to draw attention to perceived systemic injustices, war, or government policy. · Severe Psychiatric Illness: Globally, a vast majority of individuals who attempt self-immolation suffer from severe, often untreated mental health conditions. The most common diagnoses include major depressive disorder , schizophren...

A Legend Falls: Remembering Mountaineering Icon Nirmal Purja

The mountaineering world has lost one of its brightest, most unstoppable lights. It is with a profoundly heavy heart that I wish to express my profound grief over the tragic passing of Nirmal “Nimsdai” Purja, who lost his life alongside his brave crew in a devastating avalanche on Broad Peak, Pakistan. To say Nimsdai was a legend is an understatement. He was a force of nature who redefined the absolute limits of human endurance and capability. From shattering world records by climbing all 14 of the world’s highest peaks in just six months, to leading the historic first winter ascent of K2, he showed the world that "nothing is impossible." More importantly, he brought long-overdue pride, global recognition, and respect to the Nepali climbing and Sherpa community. Nims now rests eternally among the giant peaks he loved and conquered so fiercely. His fearless spirit, boundless energy, and ultimate motto—"Giving up is not in the blood"—will live on forever in the h...

HELLO NEPAL

Search This Blog