On going Political Stalemate

The present state of affairs shows our country is getting tied with the incessant web of complexities guided by the erratic politics and inefficient governance. One of the root causes of this state-of-affair is due backlash and untrustworthiness between the government and the people. It is happening since a long long span of time. Every time the government fails to show up the positive changes to the people hence, always fail to win the trust of the people as well.
Deeply-rooted party-based and faith-based politics & inclination towards political party is deeply rooted in Nepali political culture. The neutral & nationalist feeling is absent in every political scenario. Though non-believers in ideology based politics is ever increasing, they have nothing in their hand & not so strong as yet. One setback is, the loyalty in the political party in power is crucial to obtain a powerful position. While, good policies of the parties in power are also often protested and ill-treated by the opposition parties fearing it may win the trust of the people and gain extra political mileage.
The historic opportunity of Nepali to draft New Constitution is challenged by several obstacles. Political parties indulgence in dirty power game to reach the throne often dismantle the government one after another. Procuring the citizen’s basic necessities, Militant tendencies in political parties, armed-violence & unpractical demands of the Terai-based parties, individualistic & self-centered attitude of people, muscle-power base politics, citizen’s apathy towards rules and regulations, blockades and their gruesome demands, violent protests, killings etc are the serious issues to address today.
It is very shameful that political parties often talk about ‘new Nepal’ and ‘inclusiveness’ and do nothing. Maoist leaders are conventionally in favor of the People’s Republic though they express commitment in multiparty democracy too. Congress, UML & other parties’ demand democratic republic. Some of the pro-king parties are again trying to reinstate the king. So the web of all these conflicting ideologies is dissuading the country to stability & prosperity.
Formulating new and inclusive constitution is a long-awaited agenda & expected to address especially the under-privileged & backward people. They are desperate to ensure the equal footage and rights in the state mechanism. Present situation is a big joke while parties propagate ‘New Nepal’ and ‘New Constitution’. The ongoing political stalemate shows state of hopelessness on drafting a new constitution & the country’s future.
However, the serious question is, can we let those wait till the new constitution formation who can’t afford two meals a day? Can we afford to make new constitution ignoring day to day crisis? Do citizens afford wait & see the “new constitution” in such insecure state? Do citizens believe the constitution will ensure the freedom of expression when the people and journalist are getting brutally murdered while simply trying to uncover the social injustices & discriminations? Will the new constitution ensure the fear-free movement of the citizen from one place to another? Will streets be protest free? These are the serious issues.
Though, transitional governments have scores of responsibilities and take the peace process ahead, it should simultaneously ensure the presence of the government compel all to comply with the rule of law. Government should be accountable to the citizens and while making themselves accountable to self good governance is equally important. Government should establish a mechanism ensuring the people endowed with the basic services. Only then we can ensure the smooth path towards New and Prosperous Nepal.