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Rhetoric hits doorstep, manifestos still missing
Door-to-door campaigns gather pace ahead of schedule, while written commitments remain missing despite clear provisions in the election code.
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Rhetoric hits doorstep, manifestos still missing
Door-to-door campaigns gather pace ahead of schedule, while written commitments remain missing despite clear provisions in the election code.
From voter registration to AI regulation, ballot design to absentee voting, Nepal’s electoral system is long overdue for reform.
Personalities and polarisation dominate Nepal’s electioneering
Since nomination day on January 20, Nepal’s election campaign has been marked by polarising rhetoric, personality-driven politics, and viral spectacle, even as declared prime ministerial …
NC-UML alliance sweeps all 18 contested NA seats, NC emerges largest party
The elections, held on January 25, were conducted through an indirect electoral college comprising provincial assembly members and local-level mayors, chairpersons and their deputies.
Damak clash rekindles concerns over political confrontation ahead of elections
Supporters of UML and RSP clashed in Jhapa-5 as rival groups gathered to file candidacies for the March 5 election, leaving a few supporters from …
Education Minister Pun steps down, files for independent candidacy from Myagdi
Following the series of ministerial resignations, the responsibilities of the education, youth and sports, and communications and information technology portfolios have been taken over by …
Minister Gupta steps down at last-hour to join RSP after denials
After continuously denying party affiliation, Minister Gupta resigned; joins RSP and its election campaign in Janakpur.
Nepal is heading toward the March 5 elections amid a flurry of legal, administrative, and security preparations.
Push for Nepali Congress leadership change turns into high-stakes struggle
After more than 50% of delegates signed a petition demanding a special general convention under Article 17(2) of the party statute, the reform camp moved …
How credible are Nepal’s ‘new’ political forces?
Rising political figures built their appeal on many promises, but mostly on integrity. But they are now facing scrutiny over actions that appear to contradict …
What is in Gagan’s 17-point political resolution?
Thapa calls for a two-term limit for prime ministers; a high-level commission to investigate assets of all public officials appointed and elected since 2006 including …
The unravelling of Sudan Gurung
Every time Sudan explains, contradictions become more glaring. His stances, more inappropriate and anarchic.
