"The Power of People the Power of God"

Why not a Revolution in Afghanistan?

“The power of people the power of God”. Even though this term was frequently mentioned as one of the slogans by the communist regime in Afghanistan, the real application of this principal has been seen in Arab-Springs . People in that region have brought an end to the most notorious regimes who have ruled them regardless of their wills for decades. While collectively demonstrating and chanting for change, people, especially young men and women have failed their dictators and their loyal armies to rule them and to decide over their destinies anymore.  

Unless their problems were to be addressed, which were only likely to be achieved with oust of these dictators from the power, there was no power and force that could stop these young people who because of the tyranny of their governments were badly affected, especially those who protested for their rights in Egyptian. They did whatever they could to get their voices heard and problems addressed. People in Egypt were really frustrated because of economic problems, corruption, lack of democratic principles and accountability, and acute unemployment. However, they have had security, necessary basic infrastructures and a functioning State which all, but so called democracy, are lacking in Afghanistan.

This month has been so far the bloodiest month in Afghanistan. Hundreds of civilian have been killed both by insurgents and the international forces. As basic responsibility of State, Afghan government has been failed to protect its citizen from the insurgents who have greatly endangered their lives.  They have rather saved themselves behind the heavy walls and commute in harmer vehicles to remain safe from any posing threat. They can’t be targeted by the insurgents in any chance, and therefore they won’t care how many civilians are being killed as long as they don’t loss anyone dear to themas. Of course, they won’t. Their families are outside of the country, living in Dubai, Europe and America, where they are enjoying safe and luxury lives.

Disparity on other hand among poor and rich has been getting enormously increased. The sooner they get rich, the saver they and their families become. So, whoever has not been able to get to this level, strives hard to reach there. Hence, such incentives among government officials itself have greatly contributed to overwhelming corruption.

Due to above mentioned failures; the competency of Afghan Government is largely undermined. In a country where the government is not capable of spending more than 20% of its developmental budget, how can citizens be confidant of progress and prosperity? It has been almost a month since the new-elected parliament has come into function but it is yet to elect its speaker. People who risked their lives to vote despite of being threatened by insurgents had some expectations from their representatives. They had thought that their wills would be represented by their representatives. But looking to the situation in the parliament, and the achievements of the last legislature, the Afghan people again were so optimistic in electing their representatives. Afghan Parliament doesn’t enjoy strong political parties nor there is political agendas based on what members of the parliament could get together to decide on most critical issues concerning to the interest of the nation and people as whole.

I don’t know why there is no reaction from the people, no resistances, no anger and frustration. Is this good to die by insurgents or to get a government who must do whatever it can to save its citizens. Looking to situation in our country, namely, insecurity, political instability, poor economic situation, incompetent officials, lack ownership, corruption, no transparency and accountability but I wonder why still people are so quiet and there is no movement and protest against those incapable officials. I believe, Afghan people need security and protection, economic progress and access to basic rights more than anything else. They are overwhelmed with their anger and frustration and this would be a good time to get out and stand against government in most peaceful manner. Afghan people need a fundamental change in their political system and have to get rid of corrupted officials. A state of emergency and transitional government should replace this current incompetent one. It all would be possible if the young generation who is loyal and committed for the people and country, and have the potential to serve their people in best possible way, disregard of their ethnicity get united and fight for their rights.