Reluctance to strengthen the provinces is, in a way, a repudiation of the federal system.

If talent is discouraged in political parties, those committed to public service will seek alternatives.

Do the young leaders have it in them to defeat Deuba in the race for parliamentary party leader?

The rise of the Rastriya Swatantra Party reflects the passion for change among Nepali voters.

If things continue as usual, the stream of people’s exodus could soon turn into a deluge.

The major political forces must start the long process of their renewal right now. They have been adequately warned.

Government service delivery comes to a halt during elections. The cost is evident all around.

Those voting in the upcoming elections will have a big responsibility on their shoulders.

The pact on utilisation of Chinese grants could be an opportunity to get things on bilateral front moving.

Unless Nepalis abroad renounce their citizenship, they should get to take part in the democratic exercise.

Like it or not, the rights to broadcast the World Cup will get costlier with time.

People expressed their anger in the local elections last May by voting for independent candidates.

The commission chairperson and members resigning would be the fastest way out of the current crisis.

A well-equipped and big enough drug-testing laboratory will be worth every rupee of investment.

The populist policy of generous cash handouts could ultimately bleed the state coffers dry.

How much homework has the Maoist party or the JSPN done on the suitability of a directly elected presidential system for Nepal?

Inflaming public passion against an important neighbour is not the best way to regain the country’s lands.

The violence on the environment is a transnational problem and we need a collective resolve to tackle it.

The manifestos of big parties are more a reflection of their lust for power than of their commitment to the people and the country.

Election Commission is letting the powerful off the hook while raining sticks on the weak.