Sunday, February 2, 2025

How long will the rule of the elderly continue?


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Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda', 70 years

KP Sharma Oli, 72 years

Sher Bahadur Deuba, 78 years

Madhav Kumar Nepal, 71 years

Jhala Nath Khanal, 74 years

The government of Nepal considers individuals above 68 years as senior citizens and provides them with an elderly allowance. However, the top leaders who have ruled the country for the past three decades and still aspire to remain in power for as long as they live have already surpassed the senior citizen age limit set by the government. Yet, their desire for power remains at its peak.

Age does not necessarily hinder one from serving the country, and experienced leaders continue to lead worldwide. However, leadership should transform and upgrade with time, which is the core issue in our current politics.

The natural rule of leadership is to give opportunities to the new generation over time. However, in our country, the same old faces have been revolving in power for three decades. Even though they have already reached the age of senior citizens, their greed for power has not diminished.

How long will we have to endure the rule of elderly leaders?
This is a question that our generation must ask. Until young people step forward, until new ideas and perspectives enter politics, hoping for change is meaningless.

In many countries around the world, leadership transition has already taken place—bringing new ideas, fresh perspectives, and innovative strategies to drive national progress. In Nepal, too, should we continue to rely on the same old faces, or should we seek new leadership? The decision is in our hands!

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