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The Himalayan Times
15March 2024

Unethical politics

It is said that politics is a noble profession that involves serving the nation and the people and working for their betterment. However, our politicians seem either lacking proper understanding about this global political concept or knowingly misinterpreting it. It also seems, on the other hand, the absence of a kind of code of conduct for the political leaders might have led them to do unethical practices and misuse of power. Looking closely at their irresponsible and immoral political acts, a code of conduct outlining a set of criteria as to what is acceptable and unacceptable seems to be immediately drafted and applied with the intention of guiding them. 

The lack of ethical leaderships and the widespread corruption within the national political system pose significant challenges to the nation’s democratic institutions which seem to be losing people’s trust towards these institutions and existing political structure. Looking at the on-going unholy alliance of the political parties to form a coalition government “Dahal ditches NC, hitches with UML, RSP, JSP-N” (THT, March 5, Page 1), nation is losing its democratic image in the international arena. The existing leadership’s actions of switching coalition partners within a short period of time for their personal and political benefits clearly indicates an unethical political acts, raising questions about the future direction of the country. As the nation struggles with these critical issues, there seems to be an urgent need of ethical leadership that possesses sincere commitments to addressing the national agenda and the people’s hardships.

Considering the on-going political mess, the nation seems to be standing at crossroads. Whatever the decisions made by the senior political leaders in the coming days will shape the nation's future for generations to come.

Rai Biren Bangdel
Maharjgunj

 

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