I am Pradip Paudel, one of the candidates for the parliament assembly in this upcoming election.

Though we have gone through a massive political transformation, we are in various problems including under-development, political instability, environmental crisis, corruption etc. The list of problems is too long to mention.

For me, the only weapon to fight these barriers is through policy-making with proper ‘political-culture’ including ‘good governance’, ‘foresightedness’ and ‘responsibility’. My long social/political carrier and contribution have encouraged me to take responsibility for building a better future through powerful intervention in policy-making…….!!!!

Born on 14th March 1975 in Dhorphirdi, Tanahun, I spent my schooldays at Siddhartha Banasthali Institute, Kathmandu. My political consciousness was deeply rooted during my school days at Banasthali. I was actively involved in 1990’s Janaandolan as a member of the Nepal Student Union while studying in grade 9.

Then, the country entered into a multi-party democracy system with constitutional monarchy. I joined Askal Science Campus from where I completed my BSc. During, these periods, I was elected as the President of Campus’ Free Student Union in 1997.

However, my political/personal life too ran parallel with various political ups and downs faced by the nation since the country entered into the internal conflict and insurgency. In 2005, king Gyanendra dissolved the parliament and suspended the constitution.

Against the King’s action, I guided the students’ movement/protest since I had the responsibility of the coordinator of United Students’ Revolution to fight for Federal Republican Nepal. We overthrew the monarch and brought the Federal Republican System. Later, I was elected as the president of the Nepal Student Union. Then, Nepali Congrass’ 13th general convention onwards, I have my regular appearances in Party’s central committee. In the previous 14th general convention, I lost the election for General Secretary.

Apart from political activities, I have actively participated in various educational and social activities for better/inclusive education and livelihoods.

Now, we have gone through a massive political transformation. However, we are still facing new obstacles and challenges, including under-development, political instability, environmental crisis, corruption, etc. Therefore, there is a very long way we have to move ahead.

All these problems and obstacles will be sidelined only through proper ‘policy-making.’ And only a political person with ‘good governance’, ‘foresightedness’ and ‘responsibility’ could have the moral standpoint to raise a dedicated voice in law-making.

I assume it is a proper time for me to intervene powerfully in policy-making for a better future with sustainable development of people, community and nation. I believe ‘Only transparency and good governance can lead to socio-political transformation.’