What comes to your mind when you hear the word political
party? You might probably think of a group of wrinkled corrupt sly foxes
partying at luxurious hotels with money extracted from poor citizens. That was
what I used to think. Yes! That image of a political party, although still
prevalent, might soon be an imagery of the past. I say so as I came in contact
with a political party that does more 'social service than politics'.
Sounds strange, doesn't it? A political party coming forth
and gaining reputation as a social service organization isn't what we are used
to seeing. But as strange as it may seem, it is the truth. I am writing about
the new political party in Nepal that has been attracting a lot of interest
from youths and professionals. Yes, I am writing about BibekSheel Nepali Party!
The party supported and created by group of young
professionals has, since its inception, been actively taking front row in
bringing positive change in the country. Be it taking stand for Dr. Govinda KC
or raising voice against violence against women, the members of BibekSheel
Nepali had always taken the lead to guide people through it. BibekSheel Nepali
has proved itself yet again.
After the devastating earthquake of 25th April 2015,
BibekSheel Nepali took it upon themselves to mobilize its volunteers and
members in rescue mission. Within an hour of the earthquake, volunteers for
BibekSheel Nepali had started working on rescue mission, which after a couple
of days, shifted towards relief program. A formal task-force, Earthquake
Response Task-force was created where volunteers working for helping the victims
of earthquake came from all over the place to offer their help.
After what is said to be the biggest aftershock of all, the
7.3 quake with epicenter at Dolakha district of Nepal, shook not only the
structures but also the hopes of all Nepalese people. Yet again, it stroke with such a jolt that jarred the courage of many people that was being slowly
recovered. It, however, could not shake the determination of youths who had been
working tirelessly for rescue and relief of the victims and BibekSheel Nepali
was not an exception.
BibekSheel Nepali Party mobilized its volunteers and sent
them in groups to various hospitals around Kathmandu within an hour of the
aftershock. The volunteers were spotted at TU Teaching Hospital, Bir Hospital
and Bhaktapur Hospital assisting and helping the victims. With their willingness
to lead and help people when everyone else are in state of confusion and chaos,
the determination with which the members at BibekSheel Nepali are working shows
a ray of hope towards actually creating a better and prosperous new Nepal lead
by the new generation.
They have, with their good work and transparency, been
possibly attempting to redefine how politics should be practiced and what a
political party should stand for!
