New generation voters say: ‘Don’t mess with our future again’

लगानी न्यूज

२१ फाल्गुन २०८२, बिहीबार १५:२८March 5, 2026

. This time, the enthusiasm of the new generation i.e. ‘Genji’ voters has been remarkable. Youths who are voting for the first time or returning from abroad have linked their vote to the future of the country.

Sujani Shrestha, 25, who has been living in Canada for three years for studies, has returned to Nepal to participate in the elections this time.TAG_OPEN_div_23 After casting her vote at Padmakanya Vidyashram in Dillibazar, she said she was thrilled to cast her vote.

Shrestha stressed that transparency and ending the compulsion to go abroad for higher education and employment should be the priority of the next government.TAG_OPEN_div_21 “I have just returned home from Canada with the intention of voting,” she said, adding, “Transparency and good governance should be the first priority of the next government.” Youths are forced to go abroad due to high corruption in our country. Most of the youths will stay in the country if quality education and employment opportunities are created within the country. It is hoped that the next government will give priority to these issues. ”

Shrestha, a resident of Maitidevi Ghattekulo, had cast his vote in the previous election as well.TAG_OPEN_div_19 But this time, he said he was more excited and optimistic about the experience. Shrestha said that there are different political views within the family this time. “We discussed the agenda of the party and the candidates within the family for a long time. I have exercised my discretion while voting,” he said.

Sarthak Sangraula, 19, who cast his vote for the first time, said he was excited to cast his vote and felt more responsible.TAG_OPEN_div_17 Sharing his experience after casting his vote at Ratna Rajya Secondary School in Madhya Baneshwor of Kathmandu constituency-1, he said, “I faced some difficulty while casting my vote for the first time. He said that although he discussed with his parents, the final decision was made on his own conscience.

Similarly, 26-year-old Manjul Parajuli was also very excited to cast his vote for the first time.TAG_OPEN_div_15 “You can see on my face, I’m really excited,” he said with a laugh. He hopes that political stability will be established in the country. “The wounds of the recent political developments are still fresh. Now the elected leadership should learn its lesson and give stability to the country,” he said.

Parajuli stressed on the need of fulfilling the genuine demands of the youth.TAG_OPEN_div_13 Aakriti Sapkota, 24, who cast her vote at the same polling centre, said she was optimistic about the upcoming election. “This time, the candidates seem to be competent. We all have experienced what is right and what is wrong,” he said, adding, “We want our future to be better.” This is his second voting experience. He said that although he had taken the decision on the advice of his family while casting his vote for the first time, this time he took the decision after studying the agenda of the party.