In my personal understanding, going to elections without an all-party meeting was not appropriate in the past, and it is not appropriate today either.
The interim government has rushed into this election out of panic, not through consensus. After this election, the country is not in a position to endure another intense movement. The election was meant to be a solution to the problem, but the interim government hurried to conclude it as if it were itself a problem.
New parties and some youth who emerged from recent movements seem to be warming their hands in the fire of this agitation, while the old forces, to avoid turning into ashes themselves, will certainly use every means — persuasion, money, punishment, and division.
Some like-minded groups are opposing this election. Certain faces from the movement, the former king, and some geopolitical analysts are also concerned about the interim government’s decision to hold elections on Falgun 21.
In this election, Nepal and the Nepali people are at stake. This struggle is not just about the current political situation; it is a decisive moment in our historic struggle — a fight for our very existence.
This is not the opinion of any particular individual, party, or institution. It is a moment of national crisis born out of the impatience and haste of the interim government — a moment that signals the country may be heading toward a major disaster.
The following points reflect some clear consequences and the current political situation, indicating that the country may once again be heading toward a crisis:
* Statements and situations such as: if the old parties win, new parties will protest and if new the new ones win, old ones will do so.
* Two-thirds of the members of the previous parliament not participating in the election.
* The Supreme Court not having delivered verdicts on issues related to the movement, the government, and the legitimacy of certain political parties.
* The monarchy, one of Nepal’s major centers of power, concluding that elections without all-party consensus are inappropriate.
* Failure to fully identify and take action against infiltrators involved in violence, arson, and killings during the movement.
* Lack of ensured relief and livelihood support for families affected by damages and loss of life.
History Itself Has Not Shown a Very Different Picture
A nation should learn from its history and move forward — not repeat it.
* The 1951 (2007 B.S.) movement aimed to end the cruel Rana regime and establish democratic practice. However, in 1960 (2017 B.S.), King Mahendra dissolved the multiparty system and introduced the Panchayat system, undermining the spirit of that movement.
* During 1979–1981 (2035–2037 B.S.), students and oppressed groups protested against the Panchayat system. In the 1980 referendum held on 20 Baisakh 2037, 54.7% voted in favor of the Panchayat system. As promised by King Birendra, reforms were introduced, leading to a 112-member National Panchayat, which nominated the Prime Minister.
* The First People’s Movement (1990–1991 / 2046–2047 B.S.) ended the Panchayat system, restored constitutional monarchy, and adopted a new constitution.
* In 1996 (2052 B.S.), the Maoists began an armed conflict against the government, citing political instability, economic inequality, social discrimination, and the government’s neglect of their 40-point memorandum.
* In 2001 (2058 B.S.), King Birendra and much of the royal family were killed in a massacre. After this, the government became even more aggressive toward the Maoists.
* In 2005 (2061 B.S.), King Gyanendra dissolved parliament, suspended the constitution, declared a state of emergency, and assumed executive control, claiming the elected government had failed and that it was necessary to suppress the Maoists.
* The Second People’s Movement (2006 / 2062–2063 B.S.) — a 19-day uprising — led to the reinstatement of parliament and the end of direct royal rule. Parliament curtailed the king’s powers, Girija Prasad Koirala led the interim government, and a historic peace agreement ended the 10-year Maoist conflict.
* In April 2008 (2064 B.S.), elections were held with Maoist participation; the CPN (Maoist) won 220 seats, becoming the largest party in parliament.
* In 2008 (2065 B.S.), Nepal was declared a Federal Democratic Republic, formally ending the monarchy.
* In 2015 (2072 B.S.), a new constitution was promulgated, formalizing the republic, introducing a federal structure, and marking the beginning of stronger democratic practice.
* In 2082 B.S., after 20 years of political instability, unemployment, poor governance, and corruption, a Gen-Z movement erupted. Within a short time, there was significant loss of life and property. The then government resigned, and an interim government was sworn in through military involvement.
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