Whether it is in the election of the non-resident Nepali association or in the process of choosing the leadership of any other organization, is everything being done properly?
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Why do we do social service? This question may seem simple, but the answer is always deep—intimate, emotional, and sometimes sacrificial. Why do we work for the community, considering the busy lifestyle abroad, the limited time at home and the family, and the desires of private life?
At its core is a need for connection, a desire for intimacy, and a sense of collective responsibility. But nowadays, when we talk about doing social service, the same spirit of service seems to be lost in the cultivation of insults, recriminations, and personal polarization.
What is even sadder is that, we are working to make the same organization a symbol of incompetence and intolerance, which we try to improve the image of the organization, restore trust and bring positive change in the society. Many of us want to do something for the society and community in the midst of our busy Australian life. It is an honor in itself . But those who do social service work only for their position or do not get the position or speak personal anger and insults after leaving the position, only find fault with the previous leadership . Isn't it time to correct this style?
What is social service? Is it just a normal personal action or is it something to be done after being filled with a post or ambition? Do you need a position to do social service or not? And is the style of doing social service for some time and making this work a ladder to rise to a position is right or wrong? There is a need for debate and serious discussion on these and such issues.
In the eastern tradition, there is a saying that what is given by one hand should not be known by the other hand . There are many people who are quietly doing social service. They are happy in their hearts, but they are far away from fulfilling their many goals. But are there such people in the Australian Nepali community?
The expatriate Nepalis in Australia are on a journey to move forward while preserving their existence, identity and culture, including each other. But the party politics, the behavior of factions and sub-factions and the tendency to look ahead by looking for the weaknesses of others are raising questions on this journey. Be it in the election of non-resident Nepali association or in the process of choosing the leadership of any other community organization, is everything being done properly? What kind of practice is going on in Australia in the process of electing leadership through election process or other means? What are we teaching the new generation? Isn't it time to get upset about this?
Be it non-resident Nepali association or any community organization — these are all open platforms, where there are always opportunities for participation, contribution and collaboration. The position is always open for anyone who wants to work even if they are not in position. But in practice it doesn't look like this . Arguing that someone is an obstacle, staying out of your comfort zone and blaming the organization itself is not a solution, it only increases the distance .
Yes, organizations make mistakes . Leadership can be missed . But to make those weaknesses an opportunity for self-improvement or to defame the institution itself under the guise of that weakness? This is the responsibility of all of us.
If someone says that social service in Australia is 'underdeveloped', is it wrong or right? If we can't show the practice of cooperation, participation and moderate behavior, what will the new generation of Nepalese who are growing up in Australia learn?
Australia NRN elections are approaching . But there is a need for discussion about what the candidates are doing and what they are not doing for this election. And it is important to understand that the election is not only a process of candidate selection, but also a decisive mode to give direction to the core consciousness and culture of the diaspora Nepali society. In particular, this is not the time for one to overpower the other, it is time for everyone to raise the society together . This is not a scolding, it is a time to suggest mistakes and bring forward the brave voices that say 'I do, you too' . But is this happening or something else is happening ?
The more united we seem to be in the Nepali diaspora, the more powerful and inspiring we can become. But that unity is not through abuse, but through deep agreement; Not by complaint, but by contribution; It comes not from serious accusations, but from shared solutions . Opinions may differ, but we can build a culture of understanding and respecting them. Social service is not only an issue of today's elections. This is our long-term thinking, collective value and an example to be shown to future generations. So, let's work for the mind, not for the position - do as much as we can. Let's do what we can, let's support those who can't. Before complaints, let's believe in contributions . And always remember — social service is not a matter of position, but a matter of heart .
The social network of the Nepali diaspora community becomes like a political arena especially during elections. Party sarcasm, abuse, factionalism and the tendency to imitate the party and not the character are seen in these networks, which we have made like a shadow of our own home, who have left the country and gone abroad. An alarming situation has been created when the migrant community, which is expected to stay away from Nepal's dirty political practices, repeats the same practice in migration.
Even in a non-political institutional process like the NRNA elections, it is a shock to the spirit of social service that ``with whom and how much power'' becomes primary. What is more worrying is that all these activities are being watched silently by the new generation. Culture is more important to them than leadership - and the current trend risks instilling in them the wrong lesson that 'leadership is all about conflict, malice and factionalism'. Therefore, the expectation that an organization like NRNA is not a political competition, but a place to create a culture of service and cooperation, is no longer just an ideal, but a necessity.
