Who is to blame?

The Himalayan Times

12 April 2018

Who is to blame?

Politically, Nepal passed through many phases based on the whims of the political parties and (might be) the interest of the external powers. Nonetheless, this situation also helped to make the voters more aware about the political situation. However, the illiteracy rate, especially in the rural areas, of Nepali people remained to be one of the drawbacks for them to realize the importance of their votes, which have made same old faces get elected time and again. Nepal has witnessed many political changes, but, has failed to bring expected level of development and economic changes required for the overall social development.

Surprisingly, many old faces of Nepali Congress lost the elections. The defeated leaders continue to blame their leadership for the debacle in both the polls and are publicly talking about seeking new leadership “New leadership needed in Congress: Koirala” (THT, April 10, Page 3). Is it appropriate to blame only the leadership?  Is it not the entire NC senior leaders’ failure not to be able to convince their voters with their political performances? Is it not the failure of senior leaders who failed to stop their president from irresponsibly forming a jumbo cabinet and registering impeachment motion against the then Chief Justice Karki?

I think, time has come for NC senior leaders to seriously contemplate their past political performances and make proper political strategy for future. If the NC itself fails to follow its own statute, how can it call itself a champion of democracy?

Rai Biren Bangdel

Maharajgunj