Here are some thoughts from one of our class 10 students, Sabitri.
Nepalese people have long suffered from broken promises and the mistakes of the political leaders and their parties. The country had hoped for a new constitution after the successful first Constituent Assembly Election held on Chaitra 28, 2064. However, so far this hasn't happened even though it has been over five years. So, the Second Constituent Assembly Election was crucial for the future of Nepal and its people.
Despite the instability and disorder, the
second CA election was successfully held in November 2013. Surprisingly, the
result favoured the Nepali Congress over other parties. The next step was for
the government to be formed, consisting of 601 members – 245 directly elected
members, 335 proportionate members and 26 nominated by cabinet. Nearly 2 months
have passed but still the government remains unformed. Instead, the parties are
fighting a cold war between their own members over the powerful seats in the
parliament. As a result, Nepali Congress has not been able to obtain a majority
leaving the future still uncertain.
The caretaker government under Chief
Justice Khila Raj Regmi, which was supposed to be dissolved after the election,
is still actively doing the government’s job.
People participated in the election with an expectation of a better
country through a better government. But now people don't even know what is
going on within the parties. All this fighting obviously will delay the
constitution making process even further.
I am not optimistic about the government's
ability to deliver. The present scenario compels me to feel so. I think
spending millions of rupees from the State Treasury for the election caused a
huge loss for the country with no clear benefit. We can only wait and see.
Class 10
