Development Archives | Stories of Sandeept

In about 70 years, Nepal has seen different political systems. Until 2007 B.S., the Ranas ruled autocratically. For the next ten years, Nepal saw multi-party democratic system and then two decades of direct rule of the Monarch known as the Panchayat System. The next decade saw a reformed Panchayat. Within ten years, in 2047 B.S., multi-party democracy was re-established. In 2052 B.S., CPN-Maoist began an armed revolution. The revolution came to an end and Nepal saw Republican system of Government. These political changes have contributed in the political awareness among a huge mass of Nepalese.

As I listened to debates my friends made this Saturday and Sunday, I came to know the historical contexts of several movements all around the world. I have listened many different kinds of views. I have come to know how they present their views. I have seen the points at which they agree and debates on things they differ on. The knowledge they have on the politics of Nepal and the world is praiseworthy.

However, people not involved in political parties will dislike the ideas in which they praise only their parties. While just praising the parties they have faith upon, they ignore the mistakes the parties have made. That can be irritating at times. Debates can help solve problems, too. I expect I can see someone among my friends who will be famous in the political front. I expect a positive change soon.

(From Masyam, Palpa)

Trishuli River at Salanghat, Dhading

I spent fifteen precious days of my life in Dhading from 4th to 18th January. On one occasion I followed my camp to the Trishuli bank overcoming the fear of crossing a suspension bridge.

I saw the river almost everyday walking through the Prithvi Highway. One day a question came up- why did the river not divide the district of Dhading? The southern part, which is closer to the main highway of the country is still remote. How could development works have reached on the northern part? The headquarters of the district is further north from Malekhu, where we stayed. The northern limit is farther still. Except the areas around the Prithvi Highway and Kalu Pandey Highway (Malekhu-Dhading Road), I doubt there is much development within the district. (I will be glad if I am wrong!) However, the rugged topography is a challenge in development.

The Trishuli river itself is a challenge. Except for a few suspension bridges and fewer concrete ones, Tuin is a dangerous and unreliable means of crossing the river. The river, which flows into three districts- Rasuwa, Nuwakot and Dhading has created valleys but the Highway constructed on its left bank accounts for uneven development.

Which is the only district that ranges from Himalaya in the north to the Mahabharat Lek (Hills) in the south? Dhading. I used to answer with pride. Seeing the real troubles there, I now ask expecting answer from somewhere, “Why was the district not made smaller? If its length was to include the Prithvi Highway, why is there a state of unequal development?”

Experiences of a common man!

Tag: Development

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