Discontent Brewing Over PR Lists

Like in other democracies, election cycle marks a significant political event in Nepal. At theoretical level, oodles of platitudes are offered in praise of poll, describing it as the soul of democracy. But this is also key moment that reveals the colour, character and motive of the political players intent on contesting and winning the elections at all costs. Come polls, internal life of political parties gets animated as they spend their energy in process of picking the candidates. At the same time, the leaders are engaged in constant one-upmanship, exposing their infinite penchant for power and weak moral ground.