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Karki govt struggles to balance Gen-Z mandate and election deadline
Karki govt struggles to balance Gen-Z mandate and election d...

While taking charge on September 14, she declared that her government’s main priority was to hold elections at a stipulated date.
Sep 25, 2025

POLITICS
Deputy Speaker controversy: Internal rift widens within NC
Deputy Speaker controversy: Internal rift widens within NC

Oli has proposed removing Indira Rana Magar, the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, a move that has reignited internal disputes within NC. On Bhadra 2 (August 18), at the Prime Minister’s residence, Baluwatar, Oli reiterated his proposal to NC leaders.
Aug 24, 2025

POLITICS
Has Shashank Begun Campaigning for Party President?
Has Shashank Begun Campaigning for Party President?

Although the date for the party’s 15th General Convention has not yet been finalized, NC leaders have long been preparing for it. However, Shashank, one of three sons of BP Koirala, who had so far remained silent on the issue of party leadership, announced for the first time on Friday in Janak...
Aug 23, 2025

POLITICS
‘NC general convention must be held by mid-December 2026’
‘NC general convention must be held by mid-December 2026’

Under the statute, Deuba cannot run for party president again. A leader claimed that Deuba would prefer to hold the convention only after completing his government leadership term.
Jul 29, 2025

POLITICS
Unity eludes Nepal’s major parties as power struggles take center stage
Unity eludes Nepal’s major parties as power struggles take c...

Internal tension within the UML had remained dormant after leaders like Madhav Kumar Nepal and Jhala Nath Khanal split from the party. However, a fresh controversy has emerged over the proposal to bring former President Bidya Devi Bhandari back into active politics, with some leaders strongly opposi...
Jul 25, 2025

POLITICS
How NC’s interests differ from country’s primary concerns
How NC’s interests differ from country’s primary concerns

Given the domestic and international situation, there is a need for the NC to develop clear positions and strategies regarding their potential impact on the country's economic, political, social, and diplomatic sectors. However, disregarding this necessity, the CWC has been focused mainly on persona...
Jul 05, 2025

POLITICS
NC General Convention uncertain amid active membership disputes
NC General Convention uncertain amid active membership dispu...

Party officials had announced the renewal and distribution of active membership soon after the 14th General Convention. However, three and a half years later, not only has the distribution of new memberships stalled, but the renewal process has also seen little progress.
May 15, 2025

POLITICS
President Paudel’s two years in office marred by controversies
President Paudel’s two years in office marred by controversi...

Previous Presidents have also been criticized for not effectively upholding the constitution and laws. Paudel faced the challenge of proving himself different, but he, too, has not remained unstained by the same allegations.
Mar 14, 2025

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Nepal’s 75 years of democratic journey marred by instability, 50 govts and unmet aspiratio...
Nepal’s 75 years of democratic journey marred by instability...

With the promulgation of the constitution, the people expected political stability and economic development. However, in almost a decade since the promulgation of the constitution, the people's aspirations remain unfulfilled. On the contrary, nearly a dozen governments have been formed in the meanti...
Feb 19, 2025

POLITICS
NC’s New Priority: Chasing power, forgetting principles
NC’s New Priority: Chasing power, forgetting principles

Critics argue the NC is becoming a party that cannot represent any generation, whether old or young.
Jan 28, 2025
