little ways YOU can help change the political landscape in Nepal
June 20th, 2010
We always complain about the need for political change in Nepal. I agree 1oo% with you. But If you are expecting some one to magically overthrow the corrupt ones, and re-build the political systems in the right path, I would argue that this is almost impossible right now.
So how do we contribute to a positive political change here, in small yet effective ways ?
Change does not happen magically; it comes through small yet persistent efforts of Nepalis like you and me.
Here is one way to start changing the political dynamics in Nepal. How about supporting existing “common sense” political leaders of Nepal who have a better track record; who also have potential to change things inside their parties and outside? Here are some ways how to.
# Next time, pledge your active help to your favorite leader.
# Whether it is 1 hour a day, campaigning for them or if it is 1000 rupees a month to help in his/her campaigns or make them more recognizable.
# Write to them personally expressing why you support them. Commend them on their small successes. Give them this positive energy to risk more.
# Open fan pages and detail their stories and causes they are working on. Make them heard !
Here is the premise:
In less than 2 months, Nepali Congress is having its new leader selection after a long time. How about supporting Gagan Thapa for the next President of that party. I am sure, he is looking for active support from Nepalis like you.
Lately, Nepal Communist Party (Maoists) is having internal discussions to bring new leadership through a new party general convention (which is yet to happen after 19 years). Find a progressive leader in there and encourage them to be more powerful within their party!
Currently UML is having leadership crisis, support one of the ones who are visionary and wants to risk more for positive change in Nepal. Rabindra Adhikari or RamKumari Jhaakri ?
Same goes for all other political groups you support. Every one of them is having an identity crisis and you can help change this by giving weight to progressive leaders within.
We will never magically find a new perfect leader for Nepal to lift us from this mess. But we could start by encouraging some of the “common sense” leaders to start taking bigger risks with your active support!
Some common sense leaders in Nepal could be:
Hem Raj Bhandari from Nepal Communist Party Maoist
Gagan Thapa from Nepali Congress
Rabindra Adhikari from UML
Gayatri Shah from Nepal Janata Dal (youngest CA member? )
Rajkishor Yadav from Madhesi People’s Rights Forum
Name your own common sense leader below ?
common sense questions for Nepal’s leaders
June 16th, 2010
Dear Leaders
Why are 601 constituent lawmakers needed when at the end only 3 politicians decide everything for them (from NC, UML, CPN (Maoist)?
Why do you stop hydro-power companies from investing here, if you talk about hydro-power as a major export and development catalyst for Nepal?
Why do you talk about democracy, when you issue “whip” to your members to only be allowed to vote along party leaders lines?
Why do you talk about youths as future, when they are clearly the present of the country? (80% of Nepalis are under 40)
Why do you call other countries to help and beg for aid if you don’t want any foreign interference?
Why does Bagmati still stink when there are hundreds of organizations and government bodies working on sanitation in Kathmandu?
Why do you talk about transparency when your parties don’t send your yearly audited balance-sheets to the responsible authority?
Why did you come together to launch a revolution in Nepal 4 years ago?
Why do we Nepalis need you now?
Sincerely yours,
Ujwal


