Shankar Pokharel Compares the ‘Balen Wave’ to Congress (I), Says Such Waves Are Not Permanent
Summary
- Shankar Pokharel, General Secretary of CPN-UML, stated that election victories alone do not guarantee long-term political success.
- He cited India’s 1984 election where Congress achieved a major triumph, emphasizing that sustained success depends on organization and continuous public support.
- Pokharel stressed that in Nepal, beyond election waves, the ability to fulfill public expectations and strengthen organizational capacity form the foundation of long-term success.
Kathmandu – Shankar Pokharel, General Secretary of the CPN-UML, has noted that a single election victory does not ensure lasting political success. Pokharel shared this view today through a post on his Facebook page.
Using the example of India’s 1984 general election, he compared the ‘Rajiv wave’ witnessed then to the ‘Balen wave’ currently observed in Nepal, writing, “An electoral wave or a single significant victory does not guarantee long-term political stability.”
According to Pokharel, Congress (I) under Rajiv Gandhi had secured a historic win in the 1984 Lok Sabha elections in India. However, in the following years, the Congress party gradually weakened, while the BJP strengthened steadily. Citing the example of the BJP securing a third consecutive term under Narendra Modi, he highlighted that long-term success depends on organization, efficiency, and sustained public support.
In the Nepalese context, Pokharel also emphasized that an election wave alone is not decisive, writing, “The capacity to meet public expectations, strengthen the organization, and maintain continuous public support strategies form the basis of long-term success.”
He added that this lesson is important for both the winning and losing parties.
