Bibeksheel Nepali’s choice of candidate, 21-year old Ranju Darshana, has been making waves as the youngest nominee for Mayor till date.
Shashwat Acharya and Supriya Gurung spoke with Darshana about her candidacy, her strategy for running, the plans and policies she wants to introduce, and the issue of her political inexperience.
How would you convince people to vote for you?
Giving me your vote means that you are voting for change. Those politicians who we are familiar with have already shown us what they are capable of; they have already shown us what they can—and what they cannot—do.
I represent an entire generation of youth.
As many as 82 percent Kathmandu’s total population comprises those under the age of 45. The median age of the population is 21.9. These are the groups that I am trying to appeal to.
While older generations have had to deal with a number of issues, the youths face numerous complications as well.
This period of time belongs to the new generation; it is our turn to tackle the problems plaguing our nation.
Our generation can ensure that the past, current and future generations are well provided for.
It is my hope that the future generations will not view past leadership with distaste, as we have come to do.
What attracted you specifically to the post of a mayor?
The constitution states that once a citizen is 21, they are eligible for candidacy. But legal issues aside, I think that I cannot delay. Kathmandu is called a metropolitan city, but the criteria for this title has not been fulfilled.
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