We Will Not Let Our Nation Become a Playground for Others

Nepal today stands once again at a critical crossroads. After a revolution built on blood, sacrifice, and dreams, the democracy, freedom, and constitution we earned are now being questioned. The nation is becoming directionless as political power plays, personal greed, and factional appeasement override the sentiments of the people, the dignity of the nation, and the collective national interest.

The current executive, formed in the name of a ruling coalition, is not a reflection of the people’s mandate or aspirations, but rather a temporary equation of power balance. Parliament resembles a market for bargaining, the judiciary appears like the accused, and constitutional bodies have become mere spectators. At such a time, it becomes a national duty for patriotic citizens, youth, and independent thinkers to raise their voices and halt this moral decline.

The re-entry of former President Bidya Devi Bhandari into active politics, and her nationalist stance, has ignited a spark of hope among the people. When those committed to the nation are expelled from within their own parties, those parties become nothing more than dens of factions. A leader like Bhandari, who has held the nation’s highest office, now pledging to serve not out of ambition but dedication to the country, is an inspiring act in today’s Nepal.

Today, those who speak for nationalism, who oppose foreign interference, and who stand to defend our national pride and culture are treated as traitors. Yet, if one truly understands the pulse of the people, Nepalese still firmly stand for self-respect, cultural identity, and sovereignty. From the Far West to Mechi, from the Himalayas to the Terai, the voice of the people is one and united:
“We will not let our nation become a playground for others.”

What are the youth—who once sacrificed their lives on the streets to end the monarchy—witnessing today? Lawmakers have turned the parliament into a marketplace. Agendas carried by foreign actors, aimed at dividing the nation, are openly at play. The voices of the Dalits, Indigenous people, farmers, youth, and women are falling on deaf ears. In such a time, patriotism must be shown not just in slogans but in decisions and actions.

What we now need is not just political reform but a political reawakening. We must build a system that restores the people’s faith, delivers justice, and commands respect—rooted in the true spirit of the Constitution. Those who betray the nation must be held accountable under the law. Policies must be devised to involve the people not as subjects of foreign experiments, but as active partners in national development.

We must remember the spirit of self-reliance and courage shown during the blockades of 1990 and 2015, the sacrifices of humanity during the earthquake, and the awareness awakened through transformative movements. Nepal may be a small country, but it carries a proud and powerful history. We are not dependent—we simply need firm will and honest leadership.

Patriotism must now be reflected not in emotion, but in action. What we need is leadership that shares in the suffering of the people—not strategies that protect chairs of power. In moments like these, remaining silent is itself a betrayal of the nation. Now is not the time for party or position; what we need is a strong, fearless, truthful, and patriotic voice in defense of Nepal.

The people of Nepal are once again yearning for a new beginning.
That beginning is the reconstruction of the nation.