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Nepal’s challenge of building strong democratic institutions
Despite repeated political transformations and popular uprisings, Nepal continues to struggle to build strong institutions, strengthen state capacity, and translate democratic change into accountable and effective governance.
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Nepal’s challenge of building strong democratic institutions
Despite repeated political transformations and popular uprisings, Nepal continues to struggle to build strong institutions, strengthen state capacity, and translate democratic change into accountable and …
RSP orders probe into allegations against lawmaker Khagendra Sunar
The allegations follow a series of legal controversies involving the Dalit rights activist, whose ministerial nomination was withdrawn last year.
Congress heads into leadership vote with expanded central committee
Gagan Thapa faces two challengers for the presidency as 818 candidates file nominations for 20 elected office-bearer positions and a 297-member Central Working Committee.
Inside Nepali Congress’s 15th General Convention
President Thapa’s political report proposes an end to pre-election alliances, greater internal democracy, stronger accountability and a production-led economy, while leaders from RSP, NCP and …
CK Raut re-elected Janamat chair, Sanjay Yadav elected general secretary
Raut secured 958 votes in a contest in which he was the sole candidate, while Yadav won the general secretary post with 618 votes.
Nepali Congress heads towards two conventions amid unresolved leadership dispute
Nine months after a special convention brought Gagan Thapa to the party presidency, the Nepali Congress is preparing for competing organisational processes as a Supreme …
PMO publishes Shah’s secretariat roster after RTI request
The Prime Minister’s Office had earlier disclosed that 27 people had been appointed to the prime minister’s secretariat but declined to identify them all. It …
Why are vacant local and provincial seats still waiting for elections?
The March 5 election filled federal seats vacated by political aspirants, but months later voters in dozens of local and provincial constituencies are still without …
Martyrs’ families threaten RSP whip Krantishikha amid dispute over a memorial
A dispute over a Gen Z anniversary memorial has escalated into threats against RSP whip Krantishikha Dhital, exposing a wider contest over who can speak …
Why secretariat support is essential for effective MPs
A secretariat can also serve as an entry point for younger voices to engage directly in political and policy processes, strengthening their sense of ownership …
Technofeudalism with Nepali characteristics
How a nation that survived kings, Maoists, and catastrophes is now learning to genuflect before a new kind of lord
India’s viral ‘Cockroach Janta Party’ crosses 12 million followers in days
Born from online outrage over a controversial “cockroach” remark allegedly made by India’s Chief Justice, the satirical initiative has quickly become a phenomenon on Instagram.
