Politics

Nepal’s Main Political Actors Must Admit That The New Constitution Is A Failure.

The tussle between the Nepali Congress and the two parties constituting the Left Alliance is centered around the latter demanding the early resignation of the government in deference to the poll verdict.

By Yubaraj Ghimire Jan 22, 2018

POLITICS Waiting For Government

Given the current political process, it is unlikely for the people to see the new government before second week of February

By A Correspondent Jan 21, 2018

Ball Is Not Just In The Court

The mending judiciary will require restoring the credibility of other institutions in Nepal.

By Yubaraj Ghimire Jan 16, 2018

Oli: His Long Wait

For K.P. Oli, winning election has not led to taking office. Thereby hangs a tale

By Yubaraj Ghimire Jan 09, 2018

NATIONAL RECONCILIATION Fit Forever

B.P. Koirala’s national reconciliation is relevant for Nepal as ever

By Keshab Poudel Jan 07, 2018

POLITICS Government In Waiting

Given the constitutional provisions, it is unlikely for the new government to take office before the third week of February

By Keshab Poudel Jan 07, 2018

Nepal: A Short-Lived Hope

Political instability looms again as communists and Maoists delay a merger

By Yubaraj Ghimire Dec 31, 2017

Nepal: Waiting For A Government

Left Alliance has won the election. But it must wait to take office.

By Yubaraj Ghimire Dec 25, 2017

POLITICS Red All Over

It is only a matter of days now for the left alliance to form a new communist government. Will the allies retain their separate identities?

By Keshab Poudel Dec 23, 2017

Next Door Nepal: Virtues of soft power

Beijing finds a binding thread in Buddhism as India pursues hard diplomacy.

By Yubaraj Ghimire Dec 12, 2017

Justice Delayed Is Justice Denied

By Deepak Raj Joshi Dec 08, 2017

Nepal: Neighbors And The Elections

The final outcome of the election will take about a month to be declared. The exercise is being watched with great interest by the world, and especially China and India, who played very significant roles in the peace process that has brought sweeping political change in Nepal since April 2006.

By Yubaraj Ghimire Dec 07, 2017

70 YEARS OF ELECTION Unbroken Instability

For the last seventy years, Nepal has held several elections under different political systems and different constitutions. Yet, what has eluded Nepal is the much-needed political stability and political culture. As Nepal held elections for the national parliament and provincial legislatures, they are likely to bring about intricate spirals of political crisis from provinces to the center. Situated between two major powers, India and China, which have been focusing their attention to intensify their influence globally and regionally, Nepal is essentially facing the same risk of crisis it faced seventy years ago after the first ever elections

By Keshab Poudel Dec 07, 2017

China And India Are Watching Closely Nepal’s Elections

By NEW SPOTLIGHT ONLINE Dec 07, 2017

Evading truth and reconciliation

Next February, the tenure of TRC, extended twice already, will be over. The new government to be formed after elections this month will have to take a decision on whether to extend the tenure of TRC

By Yubaraj Ghimire Dec 04, 2017

Bomb Attacks Rock Landmark Nepal Polls

By Yubaraj Ghimire Dec 03, 2017

Next Door Nepal: Much Ado About Nothing

A huge contingent of 123 election observers from the European Union have already arrived in Nepal for a “comprehensive assessment” of the polls.

By Yubaraj Ghimire Nov 28, 2017

Mithai In The Sky

It states that Health Insurance, now that it has been made compulsory, is a step in the right direction and comments on the obligations and commitments. It states that Health Insurance will be made compulsory for each and every citizen.

By Hemang Dixit Nov 26, 2017

ELECTION Campaigns And Blasts

Amid growing incidents of violence and explosion, candidates are launching their election campaigns. Given the current trend, any block coming out with a majority vote is unlikely

By A Correspondent Nov 26, 2017

That Elusive Political Stability

Loktantra of today is no longer a democracy where a person with public service in mind can apply: it is popularly described as loot-tantra of three Ds that are the primary hallmark of candidates from all major (and minor) political parties – Don, Dalal and Dampati (musclemen, shady business fixers and husband-wife teams, not counting nephews, nieces and in-laws).

By Dipak Gyawali Nov 26, 2017

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