The name of famous singer and artist Prakash Saput has also been included in the closed list of proportional representation MPs submitted to the Election Commission by the National Independent Party on Monday.
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Artist Prakash Saput has also been included in the closed list of proportional candidates of the National Independent Party (NISP) for the House of Representatives elections.
The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) submitted the names of 110 people to the Election Commission on Monday, including Saput.
In response to a question from Kantipur, Prakash said, 'Although I have always complained about the government and Nepali politics, I have now entered politics to understand the parliamentary process closely and develop the country.'
He wants to understand the parliamentary process closely. Because he said that he wants to witness that leaders cannot be honest once he gets there. 'In the latter half of his life, the life of an artist seems to be leaning towards disappointment. I came into politics thinking why not connect that energy and thinking with the country,' says 35-year-old Prakash.
Prakash had also been questioning politicians and social issues through art. Prakash says that he entered politics with a sense of responsibility, thinking of reaching the point of answering questions instead of just asking them.
‘This decision may not be an ambition, I have taken it with the idea of at least freeing people from the thought that politics is a dirty game by feeling responsible,’ Prakash said. He said that he was impressed by the enthusiasm of Kathmandu Metropolitan City Mayor Balendra Shah and his leap towards parliamentary politics.
Although he had seen UML, Congress and Maoists as the main forces of the country at different times, Prakash says that he entered politics because the political practices of the Balendra-Ravi group were different. ‘It will take time to build a country.’ However, it is said that this new force will not let the country deteriorate. That is why I came into politics to support this force. I am blessed, with my arrival I got a role in the proportional representation,' said Prakash, 'This new force does not have to please anyone . They can directly reform the system . The constitution is there, the system is there . The policy is there . I thought that now it would be possible to implement the policy, implement the constitution and only reform .'
When the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) emerged, Prakash was involved in formal/informal discussions about entering politics/not entering politics . Even after talking to established leaders, he was not mentally ready at that time . He was prioritizing family responsibilities and artistry . However, when the Gen-G movement happened, and there was talk of Balendra entering politics, Prakash's attention was drawn to politics .
'People like this at least do not let things get worse . They ask questions, work, and improve.' And I felt that this is our time now,' said Prakash.
Prakash, who is active in acting, has now planned to move forward by combining both art and politics. 'Mirmire' starring Prakash is coming out in Magh. 'Paralko Ago' starring him will be released in Baisakh.
Prakash, who has been active in the music industry for 15 years, has famous songs including 'Galbandi', 'Peer', 'Sakambari', 'Dohori Battle', 'Bol Maya', 'Damai Maharaja'.
