Senior advocate and former lawmaker Khimalal Devkota has said that established political parties appear more energized than newly formed ones ahead of the election scheduled for Falgun 21.
Speaking at an interaction on the House of Representatives election organized by the Nepal Law Society on Tuesday, Devkota said enthusiasm is more evident among long-standing political parties. He noted that newer political parties, by contrast, appear divided and demoralized.
According to Devkota, established parties are organizationally active across all regions and their level of motivation is no lower than that of new parties. He said that while there had been strong expectations that new political forces would gain significant momentum from the Gen Z movement, its practical impact has so far appeared weak.
Devkota emphasized that traditional parties benefit from strong organizational structures and a secure voter base, while raising questions about the foundations of new parties. He pointed out that established parties have extensive committee networks and guaranteed voters, whereas the organizational strength, membership base, and voter support of new parties remain uncertain.
He added that since all political parties have already entered the electoral arena, there is no reason to doubt that the election will be held as scheduled. However, he noted that it has long been common for parties that fail to secure the expected number of votes after an election to allege electoral irregularities.
His remarks underscore the contrast between the preparedness of established political parties and the challenges faced by newer forces as the country moves closer to the upcoming polls.
