A democratic country is never without a government. Even if a government steps down, its continued existence is to ensure there's no governance vacuum. In this manner, while individuals leading or residing within the government may change, the essence of governance remains constant. The continuity of government implies that each preceding administration's responsibilities also fall upon the succeeding one.

CHITWAN, August 22: The applications of 1.2 million landless people have been collected so far by offices under the National Land Commission. The applications have been received from the landless Dalits, landless squatters and unsystematic settlers.