Kathmandu: Nepali Congress Joint General Secretary Jeevan Pariyar has said that the Nepali people are closely observing and evaluating the performance of political parties during their time in government. Speaking at a program organized in Bhaktapur on Saturday, Pariyar stressed that the public's judgment of leadership and delivery is now sharper than ever.

Comparison with Global and National Political Developments
Pariyar highlighted the need to compare the political trajectory of Nepal with that of powerful countries, particularly since the restoration of democracy in 2046 BS (1990 AD). He noted that Nepal has experienced rule under the Nepali Congress, CPN-UML, and CPN (Maoist Center) for most of this democratic era, and their respective records are being scrutinized by citizens.

“If we look at the political parties of powerful countries and ours from 2046 BS to now, we can clearly see how much has changed,” he said. “Today, people are comparing the work done by Congress, UML, and Maoists when they were in government.”

He further noted that even the Maoist party, once seen as distinct in ideology and approach, now appears to be adopting mainstream political behavior, similar to other major parties.

Public Scrutiny and the Role of Youth
Pariyar emphasized that today’s generation — including the ‘Gen-G’ or generation of governance-conscious youth — is actively monitoring the results delivered by parties when in power. This generational shift, he said, has made accountability a central issue in Nepali politics.

He also lamented the outmigration of skilled Nepali workers, stating that failure to create opportunities at home is a result of inadequate delivery by successive governments. The public, he said, is evaluating which party’s tenure saw improvement or decline in such areas.

“People are calculating — during whose government did Nepali youth leave in droves? Who created jobs? Who failed to deliver?” he added.

Pariyar’s remarks come amid growing public dissatisfaction with mainstream political parties and increasing calls for reform, transparency, and performance-based governance in Nepal.