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Institutionalization of Democratic Democracy And Discontent Lesson for leaders: political pluralism and institutionalization cannot go separate ways By A CORRESPONDENT Many steps have been taken to institutionalize Nepal's restored democratic polity through different means, but it is a case of too little, too late. Even after their decade-long experience in political pluralism, Nepal's political leaders are yet to fully accept and espouse democracy within their parties. Most parties still base themselves entirely on the identity of the individual leader.
This book highlights the process of political institutionalization and tries to gauge the general commitment of political leaders. At a time when the people are still waiting for their cherished civil order to materialize, political parties often have been found engaged in activities not in consonance with their professed democratic commitment. Political leaders are expected to articulate their rational vision and exercise their legitimate power and authority in society, based ont the consent of the people. Political institutionalization needs a leadership that has total faith in the system and the structures that sustain it. Nepal's experience has not been encouraging. Despite its long history of democratic struggle, the Nepali Congress -- the country's oldest party -- is yet to fully accept democratic principles. Democratic governance demands respect for the rule of law and exercises the process of legitimacy. Leaders gain legitimacy through the process of institutional elections. One of the aims of the book is to provide the basic information on Nepal's economic development needs and opportunities for trade, tourism and investment in the country. Explaining the meaning of political process, Lok Raj Baral describes the importance of internal elections in political parties. Nepal's experience may not be unnatural in the context of the evolution patterns of Western democratic system which took a long time to add both form and substance to governance. In her article, Dr. Meena Acharya underlines NGO and INGO efforts to empower the disadvantaged sections of the population. This book is the first of its kind that deals with various aspects of the political institutionalization process in Nepal. It helps the reader understand the shortcomings of the process and explains the kind of political scenario that emerges in the absence of sturdy political institutions. |
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