Overcoming the Trust deficit

Nepal at present is in the dire need of capable political leaders that can break-through the current situation of uncertain political situation, towards laying strong foundation for progressive and peaceful new Nepal. However at present there is a serious leadership crisis because of which the country has not been able to put strategic focus on things of priority. The bitter fact is that acute incapability of contemporary political leaders has led our nation into doldrums. Time and again some beacon of hope in form of youth leaders arises in Nepalese political sector however even they not being able to make remarkable contribution to country, whether constrained by the corrupt system or any other reason.

The general public has huge distrust and confidence crisis towards the political parties and its leaders. The main reason being their inability to deliver the promises to the people. Be it political parties, government, or their leaders, the promises for positive changes and development comes strongly during election times which later turns into damn lies. The leaders become helpless citing a reason or other; foreign interference, coalition pressure, opposition parties, etc. For example Confession of Ex-PM Sushil Koirala that he couldn’t delivers as expected and that his team has become more corrupt is one of its kinds. It is astounding for the top executive heads of the country to mark such helpless comments without making deliberate effort to crack-down the corrupt and clumsy system of the country.

It is not only the political parties and their leaders that confronts trust deficit but also the government. Consecutive failure to deliver according to election manifestos is a one of the reason for the same. Politics in Nepal has mostly centered on government formation and breaking down. There is always presence of opposition party that makes enough exercises to out-throw the ruling parties from power and this happens ad infinitum. And ruling party exerting adequate effort to stay in power. As such more energy and resources are utilized for government changes and its retention than delivering on the strategic agendas of the country.

It is also evident that there is large chunk of intellectual population that always keep advising what politicians are supposed to do, but are very hesitant to dirt their hand to clean the political system by involving themselves. It should be admitted that the first step towards restoring trust on political system would be the entry of capable and visionary intellectuals with clean background into it. Also the need to elect capable and honest leaders is of paramount importance. Also, until and unless the leaders that we choose don’t live up to our aspiration, trust will not establish and society will not progress. Such elected people should make sure that government so formed initiate measures to be more open and approachable. As citizens we should also restore our confidence on politicians and ensure our active engagement in government affairs. Active engagement of citizens would ensure transparency, accountability and trustworthiness on the government and its leaders.