A momentous day
Today, Nepalis will again show that the country’s future will continue to be shaped by the democratic conscience of its people.
Today, Nepalis will again show that the country’s future will continue to be shaped by the democratic conscience of its people.
Nepalis are contemplating a new government in the aftermath of the Gen Z revolt.
Given SARS-CoV-2’s devastating impact, identifying definitive intermediate hosts is crucial.
Attempts to influence voters tend to continue even during the silent periods.
Tomorrow’s ballot may change centre’s faces, but federalism is not ensured by electoral arithmetic alone.
Post-elections, Nepal needs transparent governance and bold, benchmarked bureaucratic reforms.
The right to vote should not be a privilege for those with geographical or financial convenience.
A managed crawl links the Nepali rupee to the Indian rupee but permits adjustments over time.
If participation is the highest form of civic influence, dismantling barriers to participation is vital for democracy.
If computers give easy, popular answers, we lose critical thinking and meaningful conversations.
Implementing an inclusive and gender-responsive lens is essential to ensure safety, accessibility, and economic opportunities for vulnerable groups.
A country might be undemocratic and repressive, like Iran under Khamenei, but only its people have the right to change the regime.
The regime change in Iran will test Pakistan’s relations with both the post-Khamenei Iran and the US.
Leaders should recognise the hamartia that got the best of them, and work with a sense of trust and respect.
People don’t need, and definitely do not have time to, go over manifestos running in hundreds of pages.
US rhetoric shifts from persuasion to deterrence, unsettling allies and heightening tensions.
The elections should be defined by the clarity of collective voice, not the chaos in hospitals.
It would be unwise to change it and contribute to inflation and capital outflow.
Are we choosing a navigator for the storm, or just following the herd toward the cliff’s edge?
People’s abiding faith in the power of the ballot box bodes well for the future of Nepali democracy.