JSP-N and LSP-N, among others, agreed to unify but are yet to fix the party’s name, its leadership and election symbol, among other things, raising questions on the merger’s sustainability.

Analysts say while the new party did not fare well in the province in 2022 elections, its appeal might be growing this time.

Ujyalo Nepal side members absent from RSP’s Pokhara meet saying they didn’t have clear instructions from the centre.

Parties are found to have undermined constitutional spirit of representing marginalised communities so as to award their relatives and favourites.

Rastriya Swatantra Party, now boosted by influential figures, looks to cash in on Gen Z protest’s momentum and diaspora backing, though analysts warn its appeal may be limited outside urban areas.

Analysts say while old parties such as the Congress and the UML have fielded more new candidates, new forces’ lists too aren’t free of criticism.

Congress and NCP have prioritised new faces but UML repeated old ones. RSP made its picks through a primary.

Chairman Rabi Lamichhane has committed not to intervene in government functioning if Balendra Shah becomes prime minister.

Under a 7-point deal reached in the wee hours of Sunday, Kathmandu mayor will take a plunge into national politics.

The trio sat down late Saturday after negotiations between RSP and Balendra Shah’s team could make no headway.

Consults Rabi Lamichhane, Baburam Bhattarai, Kulman Ghising, among other leaders and personalities, in 2 days.

RSP chief reportedly sought to lure Kathmandu mayor with PM offer. Kulman Ghising also in talks for unity.

Groups led by Sudan Gurung and Miraj Dhungana have opposed March elections, while other prominent Gen Z activists stand firm for timely polls.

Bhandari’s planned re-entry created rift in the UML, leading to Pokhrel’s candidacy.

Most important, the movement has placed youths’ issues firmly in political parties, analysts say.