The underdogs have won. Now what?

The next five years will be crucial, not just for the newer parties, but also for the older lot.

The voters have spoken. They have rejected the status quo and put their trust in a new generation of representatives far removed from the current state of affairs. The despair that was the result of misgovernance has given way to a new optimism. The difficult part lies ahead: To represent their constituencies in a way that satisfies not just voter aspirations, but also the nation at large. In this, our new parliamentarians must not falter.