BAL KRISHNA ADHIKARI

The year began with a group led by Durga Prasai and others demanding a Hindu state with a monarchy, which once again emboldened voices against the federal democratic republic.

Nepali Congress (NC), which entered the House of Representatives (HoR) election under the slogan “We changed the Congress, We will change the country,” failed to win over the electorate despite a generational leadership overhaul.

The election, being held two years ahead of schedule due to recent political developments, has pushed parties and candidates into last-minute efforts to sway undecided voters and secure favorable outcomes.