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 expensive. Yet, there’s little serious debate in Parliament about these issues. What we hear instead are political blame games and unnecessary drama.

People are struggling. But the political class seems more interested in power than solutions.

Who Speaks For Us?

We vote with hope. But how many of our leaders visit our towns and villages after the elections? How many listen when a mother can't afford medicine for her child, or when a youth with a degree remains jobless?

The truth is bitter: common people have become vote banks, not voices.

The Growing Disconnect

Today, politics feels distant. It feels like it belongs to the rich, the powerful, and the well-connected. Common people? We’re just expected to clap at rallies, share WhatsApp forwards, and silently suffer when nothing changes.

But slowly, people are waking up. They’re talking, questioning, and demanding more. And that’s where hope still lives.

Final Thoughts

The system may be flawed, but the fight isn’t over. As citizens, we still hold the power—our voice, our vote, our unity. It’s time we stopped trusting blindly and started questioning loudly.

Politics should serve people, not the other way around.