SIMONE GALIMBERTI

As voter disillusionment grows, Nepal must move beyond promise-driven electoral politics toward a more transparent, participatory, and deliberative democracy.

In a political landscape dominated by noise and vague promises, voters must move beyond slogans and use clear criteria to assess candidates’ integrity, competence and commitment to the public good.

In recent days, the country has witnessed an intense debate about the possible return of the monarchy. As many analysts and observers have noted, despite the hype and speculation, there is no immediate or medium-term risk of the collapse of the republican order. Yet, it is undeniable that public fru...