Narayan Upadhyay

A year after the Gen Z uprising reshaped Nepal’s political order, the real test remains whether political change can translate into meaningful institutional reform.

The Bhotekoshi disaster exposed serious weaknesses in Nepal’s emergency response system, underscoring the urgent need for faster decision-making, better coordination, specialized expertise and stronger disaster preparedness before the next crisis strikes.

The Bhotekoshi flood disaster exposed serious weaknesses in Nepal’s emergency response system, raising questions about preparedness, coordination, and the government's ability to respond swiftly to large-scale crises.

Nepal–India relations are entering a sensitive phase where nationalist signaling, domestic politics, and economic interdependence are colliding, making careful diplomacy more critical than ever.

Prime Minister Balen Shah’s repeated absence from Parliament is raising questions about accountability, as critics argue that avoiding the House undermines both democratic scrutiny and his own political credibility.

PM Balen’s controversial decision to bypass seniority in appointing Nepal’s next chief justice has ignited a nationwide debate over judicial reform, constitutional morality, and executive influence over the judiciary.

The government’s aggressive use of ordinances may accelerate reforms in the short term, but it risks undermining democratic processes and eroding public trust in the long run.

Nepal’s post-2006 political order, marked by instability and elite dominance, was ultimately upended by a youth-led movement that reshaped power and expectations across the country.

The government’s move to centralise public advertising in state-owned media risks weakening private outlets, undermining media pluralism, and concentrating influence over public discourse in Nepal.

The new government’s 100-day reform plan promises ambitious legal, digital, and anti-corruption initiatives, but its success hinges on enforcement, bureaucratic capacity, and public trust.