Searching for parties in difficult times

Do we need parties that win elections or ones that keep democracy dynamic?

When ordinary people break down from sorrow and pain and see no way forward, they look towards a light, search for a party and seek a reliable, organised voice that can rescue them from afflictions and sufferings. At present, they are facing problems such as inflation, unemployment, agricultural crises due to climate change, or water scarcity. Not only are they frustrated with the government’s sluggish service delivery but are also victims of social discrimination. The state appears to them as a distant, flickering lantern. In such times, people want the companionship of a party. They seek liberation from laxity, corruption, impunity and syndicates. They desire honest and accountable leadership.