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Road infrastructure: A stone age in Nepal

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There isn’t even an example in the country of what the standard of a national highway should be. The media and politicians make a fuss, claiming that a road has been connected to the network just because a bulldozer passed through. For how long will our definition of a paved road remain just applying a layer of black coating? National highways are in such fragile condition that there isn’t even a single example in the country to set a benchmark. Either our representatives only focus on digging roads, or they have no idea about what road standards should be. We are still in the Stone Age when it comes to road infrastructure—talking about railways and water transport is nothing but a daydream. Look What a Joke!! Even Google says that to Travel from Kathmandu to Dadeldhura, home town of waiting PM Sher Bahadur Dewa, the 777Km road within Nepal takes similar time compared to 920 KM through Indian Highway. 

The sons of kings vs. the sons of today’s political leaders.

The eldest son destined to be king received an education tailored for leadership—diplomacy, strategy, and governance were all taught to him. His upbringing was entirely different from that of other family members, ensuring he was well-prepared to rule the nation. But today, leaders who entered the capital wearing cheap, worn-out sandals are behaving like a beggar who, upon receiving a banana, eats it whole with the peel. Some of their own children have already left the country, believing that their fathers’ politics won’t build a nation. Those who remain are either involved in smuggling or gang activities because their fathers failed to guide them. The so-called revolutionary leaders who once vowed to change the country couldn’t even set their own children on the right path—so how can they be expected to lead a nation?

Some suggestions for amend of the constitution to the current alliance between Congress and UML.

The current alliance between Congress and UML includes an agreement to amend the constitution. Nepal's current government and parliamentary structure appear to be quite expensive and extensive. After the formation of provincial and local governments, many public services and structures were supposed to be decentralized and handed down accordingly. However, this has not been effectively implemented. To align with the spirit of the constitution and to strengthen federalism while maximizing efficiency, some adjustments to the central government and parliament seem essential. Therefore, the following proposals have been put forward to restructure the current system: 1.  One District, One Representative Parliamentarians are meant to  formulate policies, not engage in development work . Each district should have just one representative. There is no need for absentee parliamentarians who merely sign attendance for allowances but fail to meet the quorum during sessions. MPs receive sa...