Student and politics

Student and politics

“Man is by nature a political animal” said one of the greatest  classical thinkers, Aristotle. Students, who will have to lead the country tomorrow, cannot keep themselves aloof today from the current political affairs of their country and abroad. Politics affects every affair of a certain country. So as they are learning, students should also be well-acquainted, to an extent, with ideological principles and practices.

Politics affects every aspect of a personal life, too. Every great person has to go through the student life. Those who are students today will grow into statesman tomorrow. They will have to take responsibility of leading the country to the summit of progress and prosperity. Thus the future of the nation highly depends on the students and their performance.

Because it is important for students to gain knowledge about political theories and practices, political education has been integrated in curriculum. Subjects such as political Science, Social Studies, History and civics aim at providing such knowledge and bringing about awareness. In many ways, topics about politics are included in school and university curriculums. The purpose is to make students well-acquainted with politics. The existence of students unions affiliated to definite political parties is recognized in colleges of nepal. These elected unions are expected to raise voice, from public opinions, make dealings, etc. for the general welfare of the students.

In most political movements of our historys students have kept themselves in the forntlines. Success of democracy depends upon the level of politices awareness in general public. When compared with ordinary citizens, students are found to be more informed and enlightened. More informed citizenry can promote good governance. So their role is vital in the success of electoral process, constitutional reformations and execution of laws. They can help from a public opinion-actually a sound public opinion.

But students should not use their precious time in political activities only. Often political parties tend to use students as their tools to rise to power. They are used in demonstrations and fighting. So students should get away from these dangers. The primary job of students is to attend classes, prepare lessons, build up character and conduct as cultured by the power of knowledge. They should raise voice against the political follies and pitfalls. They should not hesitate even to criticize the psrties they are affiliated to when need be. In other words they shouldn’t be blind supporters of any party. But students should never indulge in voilent movements. They should adopt a peaceful means for giving due pressure to parties government or other authorities.