Nepe

Interesting thoughts there, thanks for sharing. Fair points. I think an opposition role is necessary (but might not materialize in this assembly) mainly because the lack of parliamentary opposition creates a vacuum for extremists to operate in.

I think one of the reasons, amongst many, why the JTMM and other ethnic extremists ran amuck was because there was no place for people who did not identity with those in power to go to. What if I was a Madesi and did not like the Congress, UML, Maoist, Sadhvawana - where could I go to find political solace? India? You'd call me a traitor if I did that. JTMM and the likes were the only options I was left with. Likewise if I am an ethno-centric SETAMAGURALI where can I go? Limbuwan Mukti Morcha? What if I am a pan-ethnic Khas - where do I go? The King? The sad reality is party and political allegiance in Nepal breaks down along class and ethnic lines and we expose ourselves to regressive and divisive undercurrents if people feel there is no where to go if they fall out with those in power.

Therefore, to say there is no need for an opposition, in my opinion is to say you need to choose between seven or eight parties, and if you dont like any of them, go rot in hell. Since people dont like going to hell, forget about rotting there,  they'd much prefer supporting an extremist ideology right here on earth :)

That said, as per the agreements reached between the seven parties, it seems they are all going to share power, what will change is who sits on which chair :)

Have a good one. It's always a pleasure reading your thoughts.