Citizens expect good governance, political stability, job creation, promotion of industry and business, development of roads and infrastructure, as well as improvements in basic sectors such as education and health.
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Following the election results of the general elections held on February 21, 2082, citizens from different classes and sectors have started expressing their expectations and opinions about the political future of the country. Citizens, who have been affected by the lack of services and development processes due to political instability for a long time, are now expecting some positive changes from the new leadership.
Citizens are expecting a stable government after the election results showed a majority of a single party. Although some citizens are optimistic about the new leadership and political changes, they are not completely confident that there will be major changes immediately. According to them, it is not easy to suddenly change the state system that has been operating under the same structure and system for years.
They have expressed confidence that the country's development can gain momentum if a stable government, transparent governance system, and effective employment-oriented policies are implemented. Citizens are expecting good governance, political stability, job creation, promotion of industry and business, development of roads and infrastructure, as well as improvements in basic sectors such as education and health.
Pawan Thakur of Rautahat has been running a parlor in Kathmandu for 15 years. The operator of the 'New Royal Beauty and Unisex Salon' in New Baneshwor, he is closely monitoring the political changes. He also has high hopes for the politics that has come to the shoulders of the young generation. Having worked in Dubai and Malaysia in the past and now running his own enterprise, his main expectation is that employment will be created. He says, "Many youth have gone abroad for employment. I think that by creating more jobs, an environment should be created for the youth to live in the country." Stating that people are dying every day due to unpaved roads, he suggests that the road network should be organized. He expects the new party, which has made corruption control and good governance its main agenda, to work accordingly. He said, "Now the people have trusted a single party to run the government. Let the next government be formed according to the people's feelings."
Kamala Guragain, who is doing business in Puranobaneshwor, Kathmandu, expects a safe environment for her children. According to Guragain, a mother of two, the biggest concern of parents these days is related to the future and safety of their children. She said that it is especially necessary to create an environment where daughters can study safely, work and move forward according to their own abilities. According to her, women still face various challenges in society. Therefore, she believes that creating an environment where daughters can work safely and move forward in society with confidence should be the main responsibility of the government.
Seeing the number of children going abroad recently, she wants her children to stay in the country. She said, "I have no desire to send my children abroad for education. I think they should be able to live and work safely in the country. The government should create a proper environment for that." She said that the government should also pay special attention to creating employment opportunities in the country. She stressed that most of the youth are forced to go abroad due to lack of opportunities in their own country and stressed that this situation should be improved.
She said that programs targeting women should be effectively implemented for the empowerment of women. She suggested that programs should be introduced that emphasize entrepreneurship in particular for women and develop skills according to their capabilities and skills. Stating that skill-based training is necessary to make women self-reliant, she said, "The government's goal should be to train women based on their skills and abilities, make them entrepreneurs and make them financially self-reliant." According to her, such programs will make a positive contribution not only to women, but also to the economic development of the entire society and the country.
Pawan Shiwakoti, who has completed his postgraduate studies from Shankardev Campus, has expressed the view that good governance should be given the highest priority in the country. Currently working as a stock broker, he said that corruption has increased in various sectors of the country for a long time and controlling it is the main challenge of the day. Shiwakoti said that he expects good governance from the current government as well. In his opinion, good governance is very important to ensure the development, transparency and accountability of the country. Therefore, he says that all state bodies should work honestly and focus on corruption control and transparent administration.
Shiwakoti, who is also interested in politics, says, "Whenever I have time, I try to understand and study politics. I believe that development can only gain momentum if good governance is established in the country. Therefore, my main expectation from the next government is good governance." He said that good governance can be established in the country only through citizen awareness, responsible leadership and transparent policies. According to him, only if the government, private sector and citizens all work honestly in their respective roles, corruption can be controlled and good governance can be maintained.
Bishnu Pandey, who has been doing business in Madhya Baneshwor, has viewed the recent election results positively. A permanent resident of Palpa, he has been doing business in Kathmandu for the past 17 years. Since he has been running a business in the capital for a long time, he has been closely monitoring the political and social environment of the country. According to him, this time's election results have created a somewhat different political environment compared to the past.
Although Pandey does not have high expectations from the new leadership, he has expressed hope that change will begin. According to him, the country's governance system and structure have been running in the same pattern for a long time, so it is not easy to see major changes immediately when new leadership comes, he said. He said, 'Work has been going on in the same structure for years. As soon as the new leadership comes, everything cannot change at once, but I am hopeful that something good will happen now.'
Jamuna Devi Dahal is 91 years old. She is living under the support of an ashram in Baneshwor. She has seen many changes in government. She from Okhaldhunga understands socio-political issues with interest. She is receiving the old-age allowance provided by the government. She said, ‘The government is giving us the old-age allowance, it is a basis for survival. Let it continue.’
She, who does not have a family, said that the old-age allowance is a support. She does not want the old-age allowance to be increased. She says that she should be satisfied with whatever the government gives, as it is given according to the state’s economic capacity. She says that the government or the government should treat all citizens equally and the government should act according to the needs of the citizens. She said, ‘The poor should get food, the thirsty should get water, and the naked should get clothes.’
Bhagwandas Shrestha of Dolakha is a former teacher. He has been involved in political activities since the Panchayat period. He is said to be a person of progressive ideology, but is now away from politics. Stating that the political situation has been deteriorating recently, he expresses confidence that the current election will bring a rhythm. He believes that politics and the country will improve as the people have brought one party to a majority. He said, "This election result is positive, a single party is in a position to achieve a majority, so there is no situation where the country will stop developing."
He has experienced many changes since the beginning of his politics and now. He said that educated classes have come into the current youth power. He said that change will happen because capable, experienced and willful people have come into politics. He said that corruption control and good governance should be prioritized. Similarly, he said that employment should also be prioritized. He said that the things mentioned in the constitution should be implemented effectively. He said, "There are many things written in the constitution, but there is no implementation aspect. It is on the books, but in practice it is arbitrary. This aspect should be implemented vigorously." Stating that although the constitution mentions fundamental rights for citizens, there is a situation where citizens are not actually getting them, he said that every citizen should be ensured to get fundamental rights.
Ambassador Neupane of Bhojpur is currently studying for his bachelor's degree in science in Kathmandu. Along with his studies, he is also interested in the country's contemporary politics and development. According to him, among the various problems seen in the country, the government needs to prioritize road management and infrastructure development. He believes that if the government is able to work stably, improvements can be made in many areas, including road management.
Neupane said that it is necessary to give the government enough time to work. According to him, any government should be able to work stably for at least five years to show good results, and only if it can work effectively can the people evaluate the government's work. He said, "If the government remains stable for five years and can work according to the expectations of the people, then we feel that the government has done a good job. In such a situation, I think that this government and this party have a chance of continuing in the future as well."
According to Neupane, the Nepali people are currently looking for a good party and competent leadership. The people are looking for transparent, responsible and development-oriented leadership. For this reason, he said, the citizens' attention is also increasing towards the new political force. He said, "The people are looking for a good party and a good leader. Now there is a possibility of forming a majority government of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). If such a government can be formed and do good work, I think this government can last for a long time."
Kushaljung Chhetri from Chitwan is currently studying for a bachelor's degree in IT in Kathmandu. During his studies, he has also started taking an interest in contemporary politics and development issues in the country. According to him, he has been trying to understand Nepali politics closely lately and is also studying the political situation in the country.
According to Chhetri, many development works have been affected due to the unstable government in Nepal for a long time. He understands that the country's overall development process has been affected by factors such as constant changes in government, constant changes in policies, and incomplete plans. But now, he said that he hopes that political stability will come to the country. In his opinion, if a stable government can be formed in the country, it will have a positive impact on economic development. He said that after political stability, there is a possibility of creating an environment for foreign investment, expansion of industry and business, and the tax system will also become easier. He believes that such reforms will strengthen the country's economy and increase employment opportunities. He said that he understands that the main problem of Nepali politics is political instability. According to him, the country has not been able to make the expected progress despite having a lot of potential due to the lack of stable leadership and long-term planning.
He said, "Political stability greatly contributes to the development of the country. When the government is stable, an environment is created for industries and factories to open, investment increases, and employment opportunities also expand." He said that he understood that a stable government is very necessary for the prosperity of the country.
