Two months into the RSP-led government, I find myself reflecting not only as a critic but also as a citizen who wants this political movement to succeed.

My critique of the Prime Minister and this government does not come from hostility. It comes from expectation. I want them to do well because their success would mean something better for Nepal.

There is undeniable hope among ordinary people right now. You can hear it in everyday conversations and see it in the growing frustration with the past 35 years of Congress and UML politics. That frustration has turned into a strong desire for change. At the same time, this hope is also being shaped by populist narratives. Some are clearly benefiting from this mood. This tension deserves careful attention rather than blind support or easy dismissal.

We also need to stay grounded in reality. The people now in power did not come into politics because they had already proven themselves in governance. They came as alternatives. That creates an opportunity, but it also brings responsibility. The recent Human Rights Commission report is a reminder that performance must be examined carefully and not assumed.

As a teacher, I have learned something important over the years. The students who question me the most at the beginning of a semester often become the ones who understand my work best by the end. Questioning, when it is taken seriously, builds trust. Silence does not.

I approach this government in the same spirit. Questions are not threats. They are part of accountability. People who speak should not be feared. What should concern us is the culture of silence that has shaped much of our political leadership, including the current Prime Minister.

I remain critical, and I remain hopeful.

For the sake of all those who continue to believe in the possibility of change, I sincerely wish this government success.