Public Pins High Hopes on New Government After Parliamentary Election
Kathmandu — The general public has expressed high expectations from the new government that will be formed following the recently concluded House of Representatives election.
According to citizens, dissatisfaction had been growing in recent years as traditional political parties failed to work according to the people’s expectations. As a result, voters have shown strong support for new leadership and emerging political forces, hoping for change in governance and policy direction.
People say the upcoming government must focus on the nation and its citizens rather than personal or party interests. They believe the new leadership should rise above power-centered politics and prioritize national welfare.
Dr. Shreekrishna Kandel of Pokhara, currently in Kathmandu, said that people gave opportunities to new faces and young leaders after becoming frustrated with old parties.
“Voters were tired of traditional parties, so they supported new parties, new people, and young leaders. Everyone now expects them to deliver results,” he said.
He added that although there are ongoing public discussions about relations between new political leaders, the main responsibility of the government is to work for the benefit of the country and its people. According to him, the government must seriously focus on improving sectors such as education, health, and agriculture, where many problems still exist.
Kandel also said the government should separate short-term and long-term plans and move forward in an organized manner.
“The government must produce visible results in a short time while also preparing long-term development plans. It should also control middlemen and corrupt networks that obstruct progress,” he said.
He stressed that running a government requires teamwork and the support of capable experts.
“At the beginning, there may be confusion when new and educated youth lead the government, but experts are ready to help. With proper advice, the new leadership can succeed,” he added.
He also said old political parties must now review themselves. According to him, many leaders forgot that they came to power with public support and became disconnected from ordinary citizens, which weakened public trust.
However, he said traditional parties will not disappear forever.
“If the new leadership also fails, people may again give a chance to the old parties,” he said, adding that the public is currently eager for alternatives and relief.
Ram Bahadur Simkhada of Chitwan also said people have high expectations from the new government and urged leaders not to repeat past mistakes.
“Politics of revenge must end. The country should be run according to the constitution and law,” he said.
He added that the rise of new political forces is the result of past governments failing to meet public expectations.
Similarly, Ekendra Pant said public frustration over misgovernance, corruption, and security issues in recent years created the current political situation.
He said the new government must take strong steps to control corruption, maintain balanced international relations, and protect national dignity.
Pant also said lack of experience in new parties should not be seen only as a weakness.
“They may have less experience, but they have strong public support. If they work with qualified experts without favoritism, they can succeed,” he said.
Citizens say the new government will have to prove itself through transparency, good governance, and people-centered policies. Only then, they believe, political stability and development can be achieved in the country.
