It is time to learn

           Apart from Indian politics, the influence of American politics can be felt in Nepal. Air in Whitehouse makes cold in the BICC and people open their umbrella here in New Road when New York rains. Recently, US got the 45th president, Donald Trump, and the world politics is keenly observing the atmosphere where Nepal is no exception. Frequently Nepalese leaders also bring the reference of American politics while delivering their public speeches. American is not only the example of permanent government culture but also the finest instance of hard toil, honesty and morality.

            To begin with, America believe in hard work. Unlike our politicians, politicians of American have their own profession before going to the government and they start their own business after completion of their tenure. George Washington, first president of America, was the army commander who passed his life in writing books and social activities after his presidency. Abraham Lincoln, who is very famous for his contribution to end the slavery system in America, was a lawyer by profession. The 28^th president of America, Woodrow Wilson, was a football coach and lawyer. After his tenure he registered a law company collaborating with his secretary with whom he had worked in the Whitehouse. Similarly, Warren G Harding, 29^th president, was a famous journalist who was murdered during his tenure. 30^th president of US, Calvin Coolidge was a Jury member of Supreme Court whereas Herbert Hoover, 31^st president, was an engineer.

Similarly, another famous president from Democratic Party Franklin D Roosevelt was a governor. Likewise, the 39^th president of US, Jimmy Carter, was a farmer by profession. After his tenure he worked as a human right activist and later he won the noble prize in 2002. George H. Bush, Bill Clinton, George Bush all of them had their own profession before being president and they are doing the same after their presidency. The first black president, Barack Obama, 44^th president, was a lawyer and professor. After the farewell from Whitehouse, he is thinking whether to continue his old profession or choose new one. Now, America has a very famous business icon, Donald Trump, as a president for next eight years to rule the most powerful country of the world.

        In recapitulate, unlike US politicians, our leaders don't want to take rest from politics. Instead of engaging on their own dealings and creative activities, our politician love to devote their time in filthy politics- politics of achieving power in a government. Recently, Nepal has been listed among the most corrupt countries of the world. Other thing remaining the same, the major reason behind the corruption in our country is that people without any profession come to politics not to contribute but to enjoy money, power and position. Politics in Nepal has thus become an easy money making business without needing any professionalism.

Bishownath Acharya
Kathmandu