Kathmandu: Speaker of the House of Representatives, Devraj Ghimire, has called on Nepal’s political leadership to conduct a constructive and objective analysis of the country’s current situation. Speaking at an interaction program titled “Current Situation of Nepal: Challenges and Solutions” organized by the Former Parliamentarians Forum Nepal, he emphasized that now is the right time for such reflection.

Highlighting growing public dissatisfaction, Speaker Ghimire said, “Forces and ideas that seek to reverse history, claiming that the system has changed but the situation has not, are rising. We must confront this through positive thinking and analysis.”

He warned against the spread of propaganda that undermines the current federal democratic system and called on politicians to help reinforce confidence in the country’s governance structures by supporting institutions tasked with decision-making and implementation.

Ghimire defended Nepal’s political system, calling it "scientific and correct," but admitted that challenges such as governmental instability, insufficient time to implement policies, and a lack of leadership accountability persist. “There is no need to change policies and systems, only leadership may change. What we need is implementation and stability,” he asserted.

Call for Political Consensus

Minister for Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Ajay Kumar Chaurasia echoed Ghimire’s sentiments, underlining the importance of national consensus among political parties. He stressed that achieving the development goals of the people requires cooperation between the government and opposition. “It is the shared responsibility of all political forces to protect this system,” he said.

Former Speaker and Forum Advisor Taranath Ranabhat provided a sobering assessment of Nepal’s political maturity, stating, “Democracy has not yet reached a mature stage. Until parties work beyond narrow political lines and prioritize national interests, we will remain stuck.”

Broad Participation and Urgency for Reform

The event was attended by parliamentary committee chairpersons, former MPs, National Assembly members, and subject experts. The one-day discussion underscored a common concern: that despite major political transformations, Nepal continues to face deep-rooted governance, development, and coordination challenges.

The Former Parliamentarians Forum Nepal — a recognized advisory body to the Federal Parliament — organized the program with the goal of fostering dialogue on national unity, policy continuity, and democratic deepening.