Kulman Ghising Says Nepal’s Progress Cannot Be Limited to a Few Areas

Kathmandu — Former minister and Chairperson of the Ujyalo Nepal Party Kulman Ghising has said that Nepal’s progress cannot be achieved if development remains limited to only a few areas.

Speaking during a door-to-door campaign in the Boudha Khaibatol–Bhuval Danda area, Ghising, who is contesting the upcoming House of Representatives election from Kathmandu Constituency No. 3, said he entered politics with the goal of addressing problems facing the country as a whole.

National Change Needs Political Leadership

Drawing on his experience in the state bureaucracy, including his leadership of the Nepal Electricity Authority, Ghising said technical work alone is not enough to bring lasting change. He explained that while progress in one sector or location can help temporarily, real and sustainable transformation requires political leadership capable of making decisions at the national level. According to him, meaningful change comes through action, not speeches, and demands executive responsibility at the highest level.

He said Nepal needs honest and capable leadership to reduce poverty, control corruption, create jobs and move toward a self-reliant economy. These challenges, he added, cannot be solved through promises alone, but through steady work and accountable governance.

Calls on Voters to Change Old Voting Habits

Ghising urged voters to rethink their choices in the upcoming election and move away from the tradition of repeatedly voting for the same parties and political lineages. He said the public has already tested traditional leaders many times and should now support individuals who can deliver results. Being new is not enough, he said, stressing that representatives must also be proven through past work.

During his campaign, Ghising also pledged to work on local issues in the Boudha area, including road conditions and street lighting. He said that win or lose, he will continue to work for the people. He added that if voters place their trust in him this time, he would not need to ask for votes in the next election, expressing confidence that visible and honest work would earn public support on its own.