Remarkable Electoral Shifts

Liberal political parties are the institutional bones of democracy and periodic elections a means to circulate elites of each generation and social strata in the political power. It makes the political system representative of social diversity, helps to attain dynamism and legitimacy and avoids suffering from atrophy. Election to the House of Representatives held on November 20 largely remained peaceful. They have shown certain remarkable electoral trends with the potential to make a gradual dent on the establishment devoid of legitimate opposition for a long time. Meanwhile, they also bring critical review of ideologies, organisational structures, leadership style and political culture of mainstream political parties as they appeared weak in performing their duty to serve public goods.