Political Parties Must Be Accountable to Citizens
Summary
Political parties must remain accountable to citizens, or public trust in the party system will continue to erode. The article criticizes factionalism and legacy politics within the Nepali Congress, arguing that leadership should be determined through democratic processes and public trust.
Key Points
- Political parties are described as public property that must stay responsive and accountable to citizens.
- The article argues that weak internal democracy and power-sharing politics have damaged trust in parties, especially the Nepali Congress.
- It says the recent election results showed dissatisfaction with leadership more than with democracy itself.
- The Bhote Koshi flood is mentioned as a reminder that parties must focus on citizens’ real needs rather than internal meetings and maneuvering.
