As campaigns go digital, election integrity at stake
Election Commission, security agencies up monitoring to fight fake news, misinformation.
Election Commission, security agencies up monitoring to fight fake news, misinformation.
Once driven by ideologies, daily concerns now dominate Nepal’s elections.
Experts point to factors like geography and elected representatives disappointing voters.
People from all walks of life are entering politics in a system where influence and patronage matter most.
As the ‘new versus old’ narrative dominates, key political and livelihood issues are absent from campaigns.
If they intended to jump into the election fray, observers say, they shouldn’t have joined the government in the first place.
Through structural reforms, the Gen Z spirit will be fully integrated into the party’s permanent structure.
Despite questions on delivery, his corruption-free record stands out, say analysts.
The party chair to contest election from Jhapa-5, his old constituency from where Balendra Shah is also reportedly contesting.
Winning support of majority of Congress delegates was a feat. The road ahead could be even more bumpy.
Thapa, Sharma demand recognition of convention, election ticket overhaul, and Deuba’s withdrawal from party control.
If organisers’ claim of over 56 percent general convention delegates is true, Deuba will be pushed into a minority.
Split seen as blow to Kathmandu mayor Shah’s effort to bring alternative forces together.
In Nepal’s political parties, district units recommend candidates, but party leadership often override the rules to pick their favourites at the last minute.
After resigning as minister on Wednesday, Ghising indicates being active in the RSP.