Politics

UML, Maoists May Announce Unification Date today

The leaders would not provide exact details but said that all disputed issues over leadership, organization and ideology have been resolved.

By NEW SPOTLIGHT ONLINE May 17, 2018

UML, CPN-MC Bridge Rift

CPN-MC Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal today held meetings with senior UML leader Madhav Kumar Nepal and UML Deputy General Secretary Bishnu Poudel. Dahal and Nepal deliberated on ideological aspects, political document and statute of the unified party. According to a left alliance leader, the meetings were ‘positive’.

By NEW SPOTLIGHT ONLINE May 16, 2018

PM Oli Consults With Former PMs

Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has been consulting with former Prime Ministers regarding policies and programs for upcoming fiscal year- 2075/076 today.

By NEW SPOTLIGHT ONLINE May 08, 2018

Is Representative Democracy Democratic?

Our democracy is caught between nationalism and federalism. On the other hand, populism and nationalism threaten democracy. Our representative democracy no longer represents the people. In reality, democracy in Nepal does not exist, neither as a value, nor as a spirit, or as a social necessity.

By Deepak Raj Joshi May 04, 2018

Gang Rapes And Politics

The trafficking of girls to the ‘Red Light’ areas of various Indian cities has been going on for ages. It was because of poverty and illiteracy that our Nepali girls ended up in such dire straits. Sadly this is a grave world-wide problem against which not much has been done. What must be appreciated is the attempt by the Government media -Nepal Radio and Television to publicise this fact so that innocent Nepali girls are not hoodwinked and sold to the many ‘Madams’, possibly even of Nepali origin continuing in the oldest profession of sex workers.

By Hemang Dixit May 04, 2018

POLITICS Stalled Again?

Despite commanding two thirds of majority, the ruling communist allies are facing uncertainties about how to bridge their political differences and go ahead with their announced merger

By A Correspondent May 04, 2018

Dahal Hints At Roping In NSP-N, FSF-N

Following a series of meetings with Naya Shakti Party-Nepal Coordinator Baburam Bhattarai and Federal Socialist Forum-Nepal Chairman Upendra Yadav last week, CPN-Maoist Centre Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal today said a ‘broader unity’ would take place after his party’s unification with the CPN-UML.

By NEW SPOTLIGHT ONLINE May 03, 2018

Party Merger Within Few Days: Chairman Dahal

CPN-Maoist Centre Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal has said the merger between his party and CPN-UML will get a concrete shape within few days.

By NEW SPOTLIGHT ONLINE May 02, 2018

Modi To Stop Over In Janakpur, Muktinath On Way To Kathmandu

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is planning to arrive directly in Janakpur and then reach Muktinath before flying on to Kathmandu during his upcoming Nepal visit.

By NEW SPOTLIGHT ONLINE May 02, 2018

Oli, Dahal Face Uphill Task Taking UML-MC Merger Forward

Despite top leaders' claim that the planned unification between the CPN-UML and the CPN (Maoist Center) had reached the point of no return, the two parties face an uphill task of sharing power along the party line and managing top portfolios.

By NEW SPOTLIGHT ONLINE Apr 29, 2018

Row Over Lottery Method To Fix NA Members' Tenures Stalls Regulation

A row over the lottery method to fix the tenure of 59 members of the National Assembly (NA) has stalled the upper house regulation.

By NEW SPOTLIGHT ONLINE Apr 29, 2018

Party Unification For Prosperity, Good Governance And Development Of Country: Chair Dahal

CPN Maoist Centre Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal has asserted that the unification between leftist parties will strive for economic prosperity, good governance and development of the nation.

By NEW SPOTLIGHT ONLINE Apr 27, 2018

Party Unification Announcement On May 1 or 5: Maoist Centre Chair Dahal

CPN Maoist Centre Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal on Tuesday said that the party unification with CPN-UML could be announced on May 1 or 5.

By NEW SPOTLIGHT ONLINE Apr 25, 2018

NC Leaders Demand Change In Leadership

Leaders of the Nepali Congress (NC) have asked party President Sher Bahadur Deuba to leave the post and pave the way for the second-rung leaders to lead the party

By NEW SPOTLIGHT ONLINE Apr 24, 2018

Dual Leadership After Party Unification: Minister Thapa

Minister Thapa clarified that due to minor technical problems, the announcement of party unification could not materialise on April 22, the historical day on which Nepal Communist Party had been established.

By NEW SPOTLIGHT ONLINE Apr 23, 2018

Oli, Dahal Reiterate Party Unity

The CPN-UML and the CPN (Maoist Center) will become one sooner or later, top leaders of the two parties said on Sunday.

By NEW SPOTLIGHT ONLINE Apr 23, 2018

Next Door Nepal: The battles at home

Emerging religious, ethnic faultlines could trip Oli’s vision of a prosperous Nepal.

By Yubaraj Ghimire Apr 22, 2018

PASHUPATI SUMSHER RANA Born Elite

Pashupati SJB Rana, grand-son of last Rana Prime Minister Mohan SJB Rana and son of late Bijaya SJB Rana, knows the ins and outs of historical events of modern Nepal. An Oxford graduate, Rana is still active in politics and is said to be in the last leg of publishing a biography, which is likely to reveal many important historical incidents of Nepal

By Keshab Poudel Apr 21, 2018

POLITICS Divided We Stand

Despite all efforts, political parties are yet to unite with a cause