Top political leaders head for home district ahead of local polls

Voters’ Expectations

Though the counting of votes of the elections to the federal and provincial elections is still underway, the results which were made public as of this writing have challenged predictions made by political leaders and pundits. Prior to the polls, the political parties were divided into two fractions and played tactics of various types against each other. They formed alliances to woo the voters, ignoring their own ideological integrity. They tried their best to prove that they are right and the other group is wrong. But their message hardly impacted voters. Both groups’ various tricks show that they are strong, but the voters proved that their tie-ins were apparently cosmetic, impractical and mere opportunistic. Nepali voters are not meek and simple as some top leaders think. They are rather calculative, clever and progressive.

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Keep Electoral Promises

The House of Representatives and Provincial Assembly elections are fast approaching in the country now. The elections will take place soon after the two greatest festivals of most Nepalis, Dashain and Tihar, are over. How political leaders canvass during this festive occasion is also being observed with keen interest by the general public. In spite of the criticism of the political leaders who, the people feel are not doing their best for the general public, they still are very interested in casting their votes. If one is to go by the results of the local level elections some months ago, it can be assumed that more fresh faces will be seen after the upcoming elections for members in the parliament. This will mean that independent and young candidates will also have to be included in the government after the polls at the central level and the provinces as well. This will be a jolt for the traditional parties, but choosing the right candidates will go a long way in steering the natio

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These are senior septuagenarian leaders preparing to contest in upcoming polls

KATHMANDU, Aug 27: There is a provision for a civil servant to retire after 60 years in Nepal. The government provides allowances to people who are more than 68 years old. But, there is no boundary and age limit for political leaders to contest in the election. Both the young and elderly leaders are busy these days gearing up for the upcoming polls scheduled for November 20 later this year. PM Sher Bahadur Deuba He has been contesting elections since 2048 BS, remains undefeated and has been elected Prime Minister of the country five times. PM Sher Bahadur Deuba is preparing to contest in the upcoming polls from Dadeldhura district. He has already been elected six times since 2048 BS. So far, Deuba has been elected as a member of parliament for seven times and Prime Minister for five times. Deuba, who was born in 2003 BS, is in his late seventies. Poudel, 78, is also vying to be a member of parliament Senior leader of Nepali Congress, Ram Chandra Poudel is 78 years old. He has been contesting in the federal election from Tanahu from 2048 BS. So far, he has been elected as a member of the parliament six times. Besides, he has been elected as a Speaker of the parliament once and served as minister for various ministries five times. Foreign Minister Khadka Foreign Minister Narayan Khadka is also among those leaders who are in their seventies and are still looking forward to being a member of the parliament in the upcoming polls. He was born in Chaitra 7, 2005 BS. He is currently preparing to contest in the federal election from Udayapur-1. So far, he has already been elected thrice from Udayapur and became a minister twice. CPN-UML Chiar Oli Chairman of CPN-UML, KP Sharma Oli is in his early seventies these days. Oli, born in Falgun 18, 2008 BS, has been contesting in the federal elections since 2048 BS. He has already been elected as a member of the parliament for six times and became Prime Minister of Nepal twice. He is preparing to contest in the upcoming polls from Jhapa-5. Subash Chandra Nembang Leader of CPN-UML, Subash Chandra Nembang was born in Falgun 28, 2009 BS. Nembang has been contesting in elections since 2056 BS. He has already been Minister for Law and elected Speaker of Parliament twice. In the upcoming federal election, Nembang is preparing to contest from Ilam-2. Chairman of CPN (Unified Socialist) Madhav Nepal Madhav Kumar Nepal, Chairman of CPN (US) is also in his early seventies. He was born in Falgun 23, 2009 BS. He has been contesting in elections since 2056 BS. So far, Nepal has been elected as a member of the parliament five times. Nepal was also elected as the Prime Minister of the country once. In the upcoming polls, Nepal is preparing to contest from Rautahat1. Senior leader of CPN (US) Jhalanath Khanal Jhalanath Khanal, a senior leader of CPN (US) is also in his early seventies. Khanal has already been elected as a member of the parliament for six times and is preparing to contest in the upcoming polls from Illam-1. He has already been elected Minister for various ministries thrice and elected to the post of Prime Minister once. He is currently 73 years old. Eldest member of parliament, Thakur Chairman of Loktantrik Samajbadi Party, Mahanta Thakur was born in Jestha 13, 1999 BS. Thakur,the eldest member of the House of Representatives (HoR), is also preparing to contest in the upcoming polls from Mahottari-3. He has already served as minister for various ministries several times. Bam Dev Gautam, 73 Bam Dev Gautam, born in Asar, 2006, has already been deputy prime minister and home minister thrice. So far, Gautam has contested six times in the federal elections – was victorious thrice. He is currently preparing to contest in the upcoming polls from Pyuthan. Pushpa Kamal Dahal Pushpa Kamal Dahal, Chairman of CPN (Maoist Center) was born in Mangsir 26, 2011 BS. He is currently 68 years old and is preparing to contest in the upcoming federal election from Chitwan-3. He has already been Prime Minister of Nepal twice. Babu Ram Bhattarai, 68 Babu Ram Bhattari was born in Asar 4, 2011 BS. He is currently 68 years old and has agreed to contest in the upcoming polls from Gorkha-2 using the election symbol of CPN (Maoist Center). Bhattarai has been successful in being elected Prime Minister once and Finance Minister once.

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Prioritise Disaster Management

Though Nepal has been grappling with multiple difficulties such as the price hike of essential commodities and petroleum products, political leaders and cadres seem to be busy celebrating their victory in the local elections. They are found putting on vermilion on their foreheads as a sign of winning and taking out rallies to spread the message they have won the polls. On the other side, the Nepali people, after casting their votes to the candidates of their choice, have pinned high hopes on their newly-elected representatives that they would dedicate themselves to resolve the problems facing the locals. They can be agents of change as they exercise many exclusive powers.

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Ukraine is being led by an artist, so don’t underestimate us: KC

KATHMANDU, April 11: Unnat Loktantrik has given an opportunity to an artist to file a nomination for the post of mayor of Kathmandu Metropolis in the upcoming local polls. I am grateful to the party for believing in me. My decision to contest for the post of Kathmandu’s Mayor in the upcoming polls have aroused many positive and negative comments, questions and doubts among the general public. I am also grateful for those negative comments which have helped me learn lessons that will shape my upcoming journeys. My decision to contest in the local elections has brought an excitement among the film fraternity and movie lovers. Many believe that artists and actors are not capable in politics. However, I believe that actors and artists are well informed and responsible. They atleast have knowledge of their working field and it is way better than those who only know how to deliver a speech. I was born and raised in Kathmandu, so I am well aware about the problems and situation of Kathmandu. I don’t know how to lie to the general public and ask for votes. Our country is deteriorating day by day and we must serve our people and nation from the heart. Our youths are victims of brain drain and are compelled to leave the country and I am well aware about it. Besides, my films also reflect on the situation of the country, youths and various problems that we are facing as Kathmanduites. Can an artist/actor govern the country? I have heard people saying that artists or actors are not capable in political sectors. But, I don’t agree. What I believe is that artists or actors do not know how to do dirty politics. No one should underestimate actors and artists. We all know the President of Ukraine. He was a comedian before being elected as the country’s president. He is currently fighting with his life to save the country. It is a good example that shows how capable artists and actors can be. Development plans and policies of our political leaders are just paper oriented and limited in their speeches. If they were capable and if they had done their duty, why would some artists or doctors or any people who are not politicians, have to contest in the election? So far, I have not joined any party. In the local election of 2074 BS, I supported the CPN-UML. After that, I have not joined any political party. So far I am independent. (Based on conversation with actor Bhuwan KC)

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Israel’s Democracy Fatigue

JERUSALEM – If any Western country is suffering from democratic dysfunction, it is Israel. With the country’s political leaders having again failed to form a government following the most recent parliamentary election in September, voters will head back to the polls in March 2020 for the third time in less than a year. Yet, given Israel’s inflamed, polarized politics and its highly proportional electoral system, what else can one expect from this next national vote except more deadlock?

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Kalanki locals hope air pollution will be tamed after polls

KATHMANDU, Dec 3: The appalling air pollution and the ailing health of locals in Kalanki have time and again made headlines for more than the past two years. The locals have knocked the doors of several government authorities, political leaders and high-level officials, urging them to control air pollution in the area but their voices haven't been heard.

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EC bars political leaders from distributing relief items in Province 2

KATHMANDU, August 18: At a time when the political leaders of different parties are reaching various flood-affected districts in Province 2 in an apparent bid to woo voters for the upcoming polls, the Election Commission (EC) has barred them from making individual donations of relief items to the flood victims.

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Top political leaders head for home district ahead of local polls

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