The local election held recently has imparted a fresh lease of life into the body politic of local democracy in Nepal. It has given rise to new bursts of optimism and hope for democratic renewal and rejuvenation of democratic institutions in the country. The election has helped in maturing democratic process, and set a strong basis for political socialisation and citizen mobilisation. The election results have challenged the political parties which do keep guarding zealously the traditional pattern of organisation ethos and leadership. The results generate the message that the parties can lose their relevance and meaning should they fail to attend and respond to the needs and aspirations of the people in an accountable and democratic way.