One party - one artist! Looking at the faces involved in the new parties that are currently being registered with the Election Commission, it seems that everyone is following this slogan. Artists have joined every new party. The names of some are still being made public! Recently, actress Eliza Gautam became the vice-president of 'Janamesh Party Nepal'. Actress/program presenter Rima Bishwakarma joined the 'Ujyalo Nepal Party' formed by Energy Minister Kulman Ghising. Actress Nisha Adhikari became a central member of the 'Gatisheel Loktantrik Party'.

Looking at the scene where she was photographed holding the membership certificate given by the party in front of the Election Commission, it seems that artists are indispensable members for the party. Looking at the artists, it seems that they are also waiting for this opportunity like fishermen catching fish on the bank of a river. After all, why are artists who have earned a name and money leaving their art work and entering politics? Come on, let's find out from them.

After the Genji movement, many parties clashed with Reema. She said that she joined Kulman's party to choose a party with good leadership since she was going to enter politics. 'When you are going to enter politics, you have to decide who to accept as your idol. He had already proven himself with his work, so I joined his party,' Reema said.

For Reema, art was and is a flourishing field. However, she says that the compelling situation that she had to enter politics led her here. Especially during the Genji movement, Rima had a kind of unbearable experience. She was not able to observe some things properly. What changes could have been brought about if I had been in the decisive field? She said that she felt that she should enter politics while thinking about such things in her mind. 'We spent a long time in our own profession. But in the meantime, how many prime ministers have changed. But, even when they changed, our lives did not change,' Rima says, 'We cannot sit around and say that they will do something for us. We do not know whether others will do it for us. But, I felt that we have to do it for the next generation. That was my trigger point for entering politics.'

How to instill trust in the hearts of the people? Reema feels that answering this question is a challenge for every newly formed party, from the party she is involved in. 'It's not that there were no parties in this country before us, there was no work.' But if they had done their job well, we wouldn't have had to go to the trouble,' Reema said. 'The challenge now is to convince the people that we can do what we say. The politics we have seen so far have done a great thing, but in reality, they have not been able to deliver that service to the people. That's why our challenge is to show by doing what we say we will do.' Many may wonder how Reema will handle stage programs after entering politics? However, Reema says that now her responsibilities have become more important than her career. That's why politics is more important to her than film and stage. She says, 'Perhaps my understanding of art will be deeper with political awareness and participation.' However, my current responsibility is to serve the people and political responsibility.'

Eliza says that the principles of the Mandate Party Nepal, such as establishing good governance, ending corruption, prosperity and development, drew her into politics. She says that providing respectful employment opportunities to the youth is also the main objective of her party. Eliza, who started her career as a television director and then an artist, says that her spirit of social service led her to enter politics. Without anyone's help, the Eliza Foundation, to which she is affiliated, has been serving the society. She has been supporting women from various areas, from Tehrathum to Dadeldhura, through this foundation. Eliza says that she was drawn into politics by the passion that 'some change' must be brought after the Genji movement. 'This is a newly born party. Raman Karna is the president. Our party is still talking to many artists,' Eliza says, 'We have thought of moving forward together by connecting everyone from artists to social workers.'

Eliza had always wanted to enter politics. Her mother is a central member of RAPRA. Her mother's active politics attracted Eliza to politics from a young age. 'My husband is also a senior journalist. I was really waiting for a good time. Now that I have become the vice-president of such a good party, I am very happy to work for women,' she said.

Not only Eliza and Reema, the entry of artists into politics is positive news for the Nepali art sector, which has been neglected for a long time. For those who say that the government's attention has not reached this sector because filmmakers have not reached the policy level, political entry has also raised some hope. However, it has become a matter of waiting to see what changes the artist-affiliated party will bring in the fields of art and literature.

Although the film sector and the issue of artists remain her priority, Reema says that for now, her responsibility is to increase cultural sensitivity in politics. 'In fact, if there is inclusion in society, if society becomes democratic, art becomes free. Yes, I will continue to strive to provide that freedom, security and respect to all artists,' said Reema, 'But, how to fill cultural sensitivity in politics now? My priority is how to ensure the participation of representatives who reflect diversity.'

Since the journey of two boats will not reach the destination, Eliza says that she will now work for women's rights/interests through 'Mandate Party Nepal' by putting aside her art. 'Our party has just been born, and I want to do a lot of work in the coming days. I will work for the rights/interests of women. Women of Rukum and Dolpa, raped women have not yet received justice. I will work for women through this party,' Eliza said.

Actress Rekha Thapa says that it is positive for artists to enter politics. 'It is very good for them to enter politics. They are citizens of this country before artists. Anyone can come as a citizen of this country to transform the country. There is no particular reason to make a big or small eye just because an artist comes,' she said. 'That is why we should not laugh at it, rather than saying that it cannot/can, we should welcome them as individuals, as conscious citizens.'

It is not that artists were not in politics even before the Genji movement. Many artists were affiliated with various parties. The arrival of Rekha and Karishma Mandhar has been in the media for a long time. Actress Rekha even contested elections from the RPP. However, when it comes to politics, there are also comments that the government always uses the country's jewels for its own interests and sees them only as a means of entertainment.

Actress Rekha Thapa refutes this comment and believes that artists are not used. Rekha's experience says that just because an artist enters politics, it does not mean that they have to reach the leadership level. 'It does not mean that you have to become the Prime Minister or the President as soon as you enter politics! It is also a message that I will directly intervene in the politics of this country, or that I will closely monitor every situation in this country,' Rekha said, 'How were artists used? Even those who have been activists for years have not got a chance! I do not believe that they should be ignored and that a familiar face should become the Prime Minister as soon as they appear. That is a helpful thing.'

Rekha Thapas went into politics, what has changed? She herself has come across the question. However, Rekha says that it takes time for true and positive work. 'Those who are known for their names in social service are gods today, but tomorrow they will also become monsters.' Rekha says, 'That is why I want every person to self-criticize. Instead of criticizing only the leaders, I say that we should also look at the state in which the country has reached by voting for someone.'

Producer Rabindra Singh Baniya says that it is a welcome subject for artists to enter politics. 'The only thing that says that artists do not belong to anyone is when they are artists.' However, in terms of how to contribute, if someone feels that they can contribute through politics rather than through art, they should be able to enter politics. Not everyone has the courage to enter politics,' he says, 'Why should we make others porters so that others can carry our agenda? Go with your own agenda! Whoever thinks they can contribute more through politics should go there. Artists should not do anything, they should not remain pure. They should think pure.'

Ravindra says that artists should enter politics even for an interventionist role. However, he also suggests that artists should avoid becoming a 'marketing tool'. 'If you have a clear opinion, you should go and establish it. But, you should not go and do it in a hurry,' said Ravindra.

However, there is still a belief among some filmmakers that artists should not do politics. Some see it from the perspective that art and politics are different dimensions. However, some believe in the statement that art itself is politics. Since art and literature always raise their voices against oppression, director Manoj Pandit views the entry of artists into politics from a positive angle.