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Nepal’s Gen-Z Problem: A Call for Constitutional Reform
Nepal’s Gen-Z Problem: A Call for Constitutional Reform
This imbalance is no accident—it is the byproduct of a constitution that prioritizes political parties over citizens. Reform is necessary to bring parties under constitutional discipline, requiring them to follow democratic norms rather than operate as private clubs for the elite. If this cour...
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Editorial
Expedite Preparations for Free and Fair Elections
Expedite Preparations for Free and Fair Elections
The success of the March 2026 elections hinges not only on technical execution but on winning the confidence of all major political parties. Without a broad political consensus, the polls risk losing legitimacy at home and credibility abroad.
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Gen Z vs. Corruption: Nepal’s Reckoning
Gen Z vs. Corruption: Nepal’s Reckoning
Nepal’s youth-led protests have exposed deep-rooted corruption among top political leaders, leading to violent clashes, nationwide outrage, and the resignation of Prime Minister KP Oli. The interim government under Prime Minister Sushila Karki aims to restore integrity, restructure public expe...
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Not Just Leaders but Rules — Rethinking Nepal After Gen Z Protests
Not Just Leaders but Rules — Rethinking Nepal After Gen Z Pr...
If this moment becomes another episode in a familiar cycle, the sacrifice will have been in vain. But if it becomes the impetus for institutional reform, then it may yet mark the moment when Nepal began to build the inclusive future its people have so long desired.
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Editorial
No More Impunity Now — Probe Cash Hoards Found at Leaders’ Houses
No More Impunity Now — Probe Cash Hoards Found at Leaders’ H...
Video clips of burnt banknotes, rooms filled with jewellery, and bags stuffed with cash went viral, sparking widespread outrage. The revelations have left citizens wondering how leaders could accumulate such wealth without legitimate sources of income.
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A Green Rebirth – How Bamboo Can Help Rebuild Post-Crisis Nepal
A Green Rebirth – How Bamboo Can Help Rebuild Post-Crisis Ne...
As the world observes World Bamboo Day on September 18, a celebration launched in 2009 to highlight the global importance of this remarkable plant, Nepal finds itself uniquely positioned to turn to this humble resource not only as a building material but also as a symbol of transformation and hope.
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Time for New Leadership in NC, UML, Maoists
Time for New Leadership in NC, UML, Maoists
Nepal’s traditional parties — Nepali Congress, UML, and Maoists — face mounting pressure to replace their aging leaders after the Gen Z movement exposed deep frustration over corruption, unemployment, and bad governance. Unless Sher Bahadur Deuba, KP Sharma Oli, and Pushpa Kamal Da...
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Gen Z: Good Luck
Gen Z: Good Luck
Every citizen has a duty: to obey the law, to practice civic sense, and to contribute to a peaceful and prosperous nation. Your generation has ignited hope. The challenge is to channel that energy into building not just a protest, but lasting reform. The sacrifices of those who died demand nothing l...
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Honoring the Sacrifice of Gen-Z
Honoring the Sacrifice of Gen-Z
Prime Minister Karki, chosen by the Gen Z movement for her fearlessness, must now rise to the challenge. The trust of reformers and citizens alike rests in her hands. Through bold interventions, impartial investigations and reconstruction efforts, she can ensure that the upcoming elections are not j...
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Nepal at the Edge of Failure with Gen Z as the Last Hope
Nepal at the Edge of Failure with Gen Z as the Last Hope
History is unambiguous: nations fail when they exclude. Nations prosper when they include. The choice is stark. Nepal can repeat its past, or it can reimagine its future.
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