Why Common People Are Losing Faith in Politics
Politics was once seen as a tool of change. A way for the people to raise their voice, to build a better future, and to hold the powerful accountable. But today, for many of us—especially the common man—politics has become a game we watch from the sidelines, frustrated and unheard. As a junior advocate and someone who interacts with people from all walks of life, I see the same story repeating itself: broken promises, rising costs, and leaders who vanish after elections. Promises vs. Reality Every election season, we are flooded with promises—employment, development, lower prices, free services. But once the victory rallies end, those promises disappear like slogans on a torn poster. Ask a daily wage worker, a farmer, or even a small trader—they’ll all say the same thing: “We vote, but nothing changes.” The Cost of Living, The Cost of Silence Inflation is a silent killer. Prices rise, but our incomes don’t. LPG cylinders, essential groceries, education fees—everything is getting e...