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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