Upendra Yadav, Chairperson of the Janata Samajbadi Party, Nepal, has accused parties that previously led the government of being responsible for the country’s current circumstances, citing their failure, inefficiency, and lack of foresight while in power.
Speaking at a program held Saturday at the National Press Club in Kathmandu, Yadav said parties that claimed near two-thirds majorities during their tenure failed to deliver effective governance. According to him, their shortcomings have led to the present situation and created conditions in which elections are being discussed earlier than originally scheduled.
Political Conflict and Electoral Effectiveness
Yadav stated that if the government formed after the recent movement had resolved political conflicts and key national issues before moving toward elections, the upcoming Parliament would have been more effective. However, he said those matters remain unsettled. Despite this, he emphasized that with elections approaching, political actors must now move forward in a way that addresses the country’s challenges and the concerns of its citizens.
He added that while democracy has been preserved in Nepal, the federal structure envisioned in the Constitution has yet to be fully aligned in practice.
Call for Governance Reform and Constitutional Review
Yadav argued that lasting national progress will require reforms in both the system of governance and the electoral framework. He maintained that changes in the governing structure and election system are necessary to ensure the country’s success.
Referring to his party’s election manifesto, Yadav said it includes a proposal to form a high-level Constitutional Review Commission composed of constitutional experts. He added that the manifesto prioritizes domestic job creation, free healthcare services, accessible education, and the investigation of property holdings of public officials.
His remarks come as Nepal’s political parties prepare for the upcoming electoral process amid ongoing debate over reform and accountability.
