As per the timeline set by the Election Commission, there are 22 days remaining until the 13th parliamentary elections. The countdown for the interim government’s exit has commenced. Various departments, including the secretariat, which serves as the administrative hub, are preparing to welcome the new government. A noticeable stagnation in official activities has emerged. Such inactivity is evident across various departments, including ministries, divisions, and sub-divisions.
Despite a year and a half having elapsed since the interim government assumed power, administrative reforms have been largely superficial. The bureaucracy and the burden of ‘red tape’ persist unchanged. Public distress has not diminished; in some instances, it has worsened. During this period, rather than maintaining neutrality in political matters, there have been instances of political parties immobilizing the administration under the guise of fulfilling demands.
Former bureaucrats attribute the absence of meaningful administrative reforms to the government’s ineffective measures and excessive dependence on bureaucracy, despite the significant opportunities presented by the July Revolution. They also point to unhealthy rivalries among political parties vying for bureaucratic support.
Experts in public administration argue that the administration, fragmented into three branches, dedicates its efforts to promotions and personal agendas rather than safeguarding the nation’s interests. The race to secure positions and gain favor with potential leaders has begun. All these factors have rendered the Secretariat completely stagnant.
