Even those who are as politically aware as a potato realize the loss our country has faced with the unstable government. The question of whether or not colleges should be politically influenced has always been there. We asked the youth if they would join a political party in the country if given an opportunity. [break]
Pradeep Ghimire shared on our Facebook page, “Yes I want to, but only after 20 years, until then I will have studied society, politics and diplomacy. I would only want to join a political party after I have acquired enough qualities of a good leader.”
Similarly, Saugat Gautam said “I would love to join a political party, if only to find out why people are not willing to join or why the ones up there are not making a huge difference even with that kind of status and power. I want to be a part of politics because I can´t complain it´s a dirty game until I play it.”
Most will argue that students are only interested in politics as long as there is a scope of strikes and unexpected series of holidays in store for them. But turns out the youths of Kathmandu are as frustrated with the political scenario in the country as the rest of the population and they are really looking forward to bringing about changes.
“If it is just about joining a party, my yes or no would not make a difference. Rather, if the choice is to change the ‘status quo’ (and if I am prepared myself) then I won´t hesitate to join a political party and do my best to change the situation that we are currently in,” said Suvanga Parajuli.
Bipin Bashyal also agrees with the idea of joining a political party. He says, “When I see any helpless citizen, I want to help them but that is not possible just like that. If I were to join a political party and gain some rank and power, I would be able to help most of them..”
Likewise, Ayush Dhungel says, “Yes, I would join. Instead of just complaining, I´d like to assume the responsibility and initiate a transformation towards betterment of the nation and its inhabitants! Joining a political party would give me the opportunity to act instantly and if I do so, I won’t wait to move a big rock but start with small things and make sure the momentum persists.”
Nothing reflects the idea of survival of the fittest like politics and looking at how almost everyone detests the sheer idea of politics and politicians, you’d expect the youths to stay away from it. But the whole idea of having some kind of authority to make decisions for the rest of the nation seems to fascinate them. That fascination and frustration have made them eager to understand things first hand. We hope this spirit lasts long and that we can hopefully have concerned politicians in the years to come.
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