Kulman Ghising Says Nepal Needs Visionary Leadership, Not Just Slogans

Kulman Ghising, chairperson of the Ujyalo Nepal Party, has said that the country needs leadership with vision, planning, and the ability to deliver results.

Through a post on social media, Ghising stated that Nepal’s problems are not due to a lack of movements or announcements, but rather due to weaknesses in implementation. He stressed that the country now requires leaders who can effectively execute plans.

“The country needs leadership with vision, plans, and the ability to work—not just slogans. We have seen many movements and declarations, but the root problem is not the announcements themselves, it is the failure to implement them,” he wrote.

He added that development is being hindered by a system that takes up to 15 years to build a bridge, cannot take action against contractors who fail to complete projects, and struggles to make timely decisions.

Ghising described the recently held election as not merely a political contest but also an opportunity for change driven by public frustration against corruption, irregularities, and inefficiency.

Recalling Nepal’s past experience with up to 18 hours of load-shedding, he said that strong leadership and decisive action had made it possible to overcome that darkness. He claimed that by revitalizing the Nepal Electricity Authority and expanding electricity services, Nepal was pushed toward energy self-reliance.

“We witnessed the darkness of up to 18 hours of load-shedding. But with courageous decisions and determined leadership, we proved that it was possible to overcome that darkness. Electricity access increased from about 58 percent of households to nearly 99 percent,” he wrote, adding that Nepal moved from being an electricity importer toward becoming capable of exporting power.

Ghising also mentioned that during his tenure handling responsibilities related to the ministries of energy, water resources and irrigation, physical infrastructure and transport, and urban development, steps were taken to resolve the Bancharedanda waste management issue, resume the Melamchi drinking water project, reopen the Tatopani border point, and cancel contracts of stalled development projects.

He noted that the public had given strong support to the Rastriya Swatantra Party in the recent election with hopes of change and wished them success in establishing good governance. He added that the Ujyalo Nepal Party would support the government’s good work while constructively criticizing any wrong decisions.

Ghising also said that the party does not see the election defeat as a final outcome but merely a technical matter, and reaffirmed his commitment to continue the campaign of building a brighter Nepal.

“We entered the election with a commitment to deliver work and results. We won people’s hearts by ending load-shedding, but this time we could not win in votes. However, electoral defeat is only a technical issue. The love, trust, and goodwill you have shown us in such a short time have become a great source of energy and guidance for us,” he wrote.