Former RSP Lawmaker Santosh Pariyar Discusses Party Switch, Governance, and Caste System on 'Talk Forward' Podcast
Summary
Santosh Pariyar, former RSP lawmaker and current Pragatisheel Loktantrik Party leader, discusses his party switch, views on Nepal's caste system, and aspirations for political reform ahead of the upcoming elections.
Key Points
- Santosh Pariyar switched from Rastriya Swatantra Party to Pragatisheel Loktantrik Party seeking clarity on issues concerning marginalized communities and social justice.
- He emphasizes the importance of elections to uphold democracy but notes that elections alone cannot resolve Nepal's political instability.
- Pariyar advocates for dismantling the caste system, which he identifies as the root cause of Nepal's social and economic problems.
- He supports a directly elected executive president and a fully proportional electoral system as means to political stability, though recognizes systemic culture must also change.
