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It is presently a major issue that the involvement of young people is an important factor in making democracy strong, reliable and lengthy. Youth have an opportunity to construct a wonderful innovative world. Jointly, they can make it happen or, together, they can turn their backs and accept the world that others create, whether good or bad. Lots of national and international forums bring together youth from around the world who are greatly inspired to be change agents for creating a better world for all. United, they can make a difference for next generation.
To make democracy strong, youth understand culture, individual perspectives and the reason for various conflicts and violence that occur in each area of the nation. Furthermore, the reason that governments, political parties and non-governmental groups are always mobilizing youth in the name of nationality, religion, political identity, superiority and so on should be known by us. Today’s youth want to participate in leading roles in political parties, governments and policy creation. The opportunities are the most essential of factors.
Country Case Study
Nepal, one of the poor countries of the world, has suffered from deadly internal conflict for ten years. The national treasury was depleted to maintain internal security and a lot of infrastructure was destroyed by rival groups. Instead of uplifting the standards of the country by joint efforts, the Nepalese people and the king fought for power.
Nowadays, Nepal is marching onwards, blowing the whistle of peace. Successfully led by a grassroots people’s movement seeking to restore democracy and to form a republican government, Nepal may retain its title as the “Peace Zone.” The King has relinquished power, an interim government has been formed, a ceasefire has been called by the Maoists and a peace process is seemingly underway. However, in cycles of conflict, such opportunities to gain peace are fragile. Demonstrations by the people of Terai region and other disadvantaged groups articulate that there are still many marginalized groups who wish to have their voices heard and are demanding more inclusive political representation.
Reconciliation is necessary for national development, long lasting peace, democracy and so on. Maoists are in government and out of the “jungle” and their arms and weapons are under a UN monitoring team. However, they are still involved in conflict and violence in the name of the Young Communist League (YCL) and other organizations. Questions abound: how can Maoists join a democratic system? How will the Nepalese people forgive the Maoists their previous hate, conflict and violent activities? And how will they, too, participate in government? The answers to these questions will provide a good example to other war-torn countries for conflict resolution and reconciliation.
As lasting peace moves ahead and citizens discuss an inclusive vision of a new Nepal, we should listen to and implement civil society agendas. It is significant to listen to the voices and perspectives of the youth too. Not only have youth have been heavily affected by the impact of ongoing violence and human rights abuses, but they have also participated in tackling the root causes of conflict and promoting long-term stability and development. Youth should involve themselves in finding ways to ensure the democracy obtained at the cost of our devoted and courageous martyrs’ lives.
Democracy has completed its full term of 10 years after restoration in 1990, but the democratic process still seems ineffective in striking roots in society. There may be several explanations as to why the system has failed to deliver services, but for the people, ultimate stakeholders in this multi-party democracy, these explanations would not make any sense. They look for results and positive impacts in their day-to-day lives. They have not been able to improve their lot. If things are to deteriorate in the same way, the very survival of democracy might become difficult.
The political organs of government have consistently failed to deliver the justice and service that are due to the people. In the same way, the parliament is ineffective in discharging its responsibility. The attitudes of political parties and leaders in parliament are conditioned by their political calculations in the power struggle. Nothing seems to be inspired by a desire to deliver justice and services to the people. There is complete loss of ethics in political behavior. The situation is getting worse and out of control and it is time to ring the national alarm bell.
Authoritarian monarchical rule under the partyless political system was considered to be responsible for the bad political performance in Nepal. However, government party under the democratic setup is equally unable to change the course of country from feudalism and authoritarian nostalgia. People’s aspirations for genuine democracy and good governance under effective public policy management are, therefore, frustrated. There is a kind of popular disenchantment in society. Corruption is institutionalized; it is widely and openly practiced from the lowest levels to the ministries and the palace. The Maoists’ insurgency created a serious law and order crisis in the country.
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