Even under the current interim government, criminal activities such as extortion, looting, and corruption have not ceased in the country.
Would it be an exaggeration to say that in some cases these have actually increased compared to before? This is a matter of deep concern. While such allegations were common during partisan governments, their persistence even under a neutral administration is surely disheartening for the public.
Naturally, this raises the question: who are the perpetrators of these crimes, and what is their true identity? Although the general public already has a fairly clear idea—many pointing fingers at a specific political party—there is still ample room to discuss why the situation hasn’t changed.
To be fair, the party in question has taken some commendable initiatives to curb these crimes. For example, according to a six-month report, around 350 individuals have been removed from party posts based on recommendations from an internal probe committee investigating corruption allegations, and disciplinary action is underway against another 100.
This certainly reflects the party’s good intentions. Yet, despite these efforts, no significant improvement is visible. On a hopeful note, the party’s top leadership appears to genuinely understand the severity of the crisis and are trying hard to rein in these reckless elements.
Media reports frequently show senior party leaders openly condemning such wrongdoing and issuing stern warnings. This issue has been discussed multiple times in party forums, and efforts are ongoing to establish an effective monitoring mechanism.
However, it is unfortunate that many of these rogue actors continue to defy even direct orders from top leaders.
The root of the problem is deep and multilayered. Firstly, as a by-product of long-standing political culture, certain individuals have become accustomed to gaining power and wealth through unethical means.
They have formed powerful factions within the party that are not easy to dismantle. Secondly, driven by greed for influence and authority, some have strayed from party ideals to serve personal interests. They exploit the fact that the interim government has limited authority, and law enforcement is often less stringent during such periods.
This gives them room to continue their misdeeds. Thirdly, internal conflicts and power struggles at the local level often fuel these problems further. Some dishonest individuals, previously involved in various crimes, conceal their identities or use party influence to continue their activities.
So, how do we break out of this crisis?
First, party discipline must be enforced more strictly. It is not enough to merely expel offenders—legal action must be pursued against those involved in criminal activity.
Second, a strong internal accountability and oversight system must be put in place. Grassroots activities must be regularly monitored, and irregularities addressed swiftly. Honest and principled individuals must be prioritized for party positions.
Third, public awareness must be raised. Only the people can ultimately stand up to these crimes. Strong messages should be delivered at party events, urging the public to resist extortion, injustice, and corruption.
Fourth, the interim government must adopt a zero-tolerance policy against these crimes. Ensuring the neutrality and effectiveness of law enforcement is of utmost importance at this time.
In conclusion, it is only through the combined efforts of the government, political parties, civil society, and—above all—the people that the country can be freed from the stranglehold of such criminal practices.
Otherwise, there is no guarantee that this recklessness won’t push the nation’s future toward an uncertain and perilous path.
