By TNW correspondent
With most political parties and candidates appearing busy preparing election manifestoes, people expect poll pledge to be realistic and action-centric.
“We are fed up with a wish list or pledge-roll of earlier manifestoes which all parties and candidates forgot conveniently after the election,” said some voters in Kathmandu.
History shows politicos sold dreams or promised a lot or high prior to election and forgot all after the voting. A senior politician also emphasized practical application oriented election pledge. “Manifestoes should be short and workable to produce result.”
The era of high sounding and tall looking poll manifestoes has passed; what is essential in the digital age is an actionable manifesto, said a youth party worker engaged in campaigning.
Manifestoes should actually reflect in brief what candidates or parties seek to do or perform if they are elected to power; it should provide voters clear reason why they seek their support for, observed a media analyst.
According to a senior politician in Kathmandu manifestoes in Nepal are no more than rituals; they are published just to maintain tradition.
“Innovation and change in approach to manifestoes should be introduced this time to respond to Gen Z revolution that prompted the election, noted a senior TV broadcaster.
