Nepali Congress Spokesperson Decries Politicians Masking Corruption with 'Good Governance' Rhetoric

Kathmandu. Nepali Congress Spokesperson Devraj Chalise has expressed astonishment that leaders facing serious allegations of corruption and fraud are now beginning to preach about good governance, integrity, and clean politics.

 On social media, Spokesperson Chalise alluded to remarks made by Rastriya Swatantra Party Chairman Rabi Lamichhane, noting that camouflage is being used in Nepali politics. "This is like trying to make day look like night. The tendency to deceive the public to fulfill one's own interests has become dominant. The use of camouflage in Nepali politics is playing a major trick on the public's trust, and the country's future is being pushed into the darkness of uncertainty," Chalise wrote.

 Chalise stated that political parties and leaders have adopted a clever strategy of hiding their real interests, objectives, character, and activities from the public while presenting an attractive and good facade.

‘Camouflage in politics is just like the camouflage used in the military sector. Hiding completely from the enemy's sight by wearing green uniforms in the jungle. Similarly, in politics, one's true face is hidden and a different color is painted,' said Spokesperson Chalise. 'Unfortunately, in the recent political scene of Nepal, some parties and some of their leaders appear extremely skilled and adept at this art.'

Chalise stated that it is easy to tell lies, but very difficult to make those who believed the lies understand the truth. He argued that when the public is repeatedly given false assurances and the truth is hidden, it becomes even harder for the public to seek the truth. 

‘When the real character and objectives of the leaders do not come before the public, when the corruption and irregularities they have committed are covered up, how is the country's development possible? How can democracy be strengthened by playing games with the public's trust?’ he questioned.

He urged the public to remain vigilant and recognize the true faces of the leaders.