A high-level task force constituted to study the MCC and make recommendations has said that there are serious issues with the Nepal compact that need correction.

Gokul Baskota, one of Oli’s close confidantes, negotiating a ‘commission’ on audiotape could change the existing power equation within the party, say party insiders.

Although those close to Oli insist that a conspiracy is brewing, political analysts are unsure how anyone could assail the strongest government in recent history.

President Bidya Devi Bhandari will administer her the oath of the office and secrecy at 3:30 in the afternoon.

Heads of government do not seem to want to consult with the Nepal Communist Party’s provincial committees, despite a directive from the central committee.

While former Maoists continue to extol the war as a historic event, former UML leaders are yet to endorse it wholeheartedly.

A government with a majority could have done much more but it has been a run-of-the-mill performance, analysts say.

Pushpa Kamal Dahal is torn between his two selves: an insidious, crafty Prachanda who will go on the offensive to get what he wants, and a gentle, pragmatic Pushpa Kamal who can placate opposing factions and win over the media.

AAP’s win has been attributed to connecting with the people at the grassroots, which Nepal’s alternative forces have failed to do, political analysts say.

Janata Party has preconditions to joining government but with talks stalled, an alliance with the Samajbadi party could preserve the coalition in Province 2.

The Constitutional Council, which recommends members to the commissions, has not met in nearly a year.

The anti-graft body had let off two former prime ministers on corruption charges citing ‘policy decisions’, which many say the Lalita Niwas decisions are clearly not.

Ruling and opposition parties squabble over anti-corruption watchdog’s decision, but none is talking about ways to root out corruption.

Instead of raising its voice against systemic problems and corruption in Parliament strongly, the main opposition is resorting to House obstructions.

Dahal's newfound strength is not necessarily a good thing for the party, as there is certain to be more manoeuvring, party leaders say.

I don’t wish to become prime minister anytime soon, the ruling party co-chair says.

After exhausting all other options, the ruling party has no choice but to offer the deputy Speaker post to the Rastriya Janata Party, party insiders say.

Why were Madhav Nepal and Bishnu Poudel spared, but Gachhadar charged, opposition asks.

With many central members in favour of a directly elected head, the party could get the motion passed in Parliament as it has a two-thirds majority.

Though some questioned the rationale behind amending the statute for one individual, the proposal was endorsed unanimously.