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Nepal’s new government, old concerns: Governance, dissent, shrinking civic space

July 14, 2026 admin

As Nepal’s new government, led by Balendra Shah, a 35-year-old former Mayor of Kathmandu, completed its first 100 days in office, two incidents within 48 hours laid bare the widening gap between its promises of reform and the realities of governance. On July 9, a ride-hailing driver self-immolated following an altercation with the city police…

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Gen Z protests: Nepal observes ‘national day of mourning’ in honour of those killed in clashes

September 17, 2025 admin

A man carries a banner with pictures of the victims of the violence during recent anti-government protests during their funeral, in Kathmandu, Nepal, on September 16, 2025. | Photo Credit: PTI All government offices and educational institutions remained closed across Nepal on Wednesday (September 17, 2025) as the country observes “national day of mourning” in…

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Nepal’s ruling parties’ bid to change electoral laws could deal a blow to inclusivity

January 28, 2025 admin

Nepal’s two big parties, which formed a coalition government six months ago calling for constitutional amendments “for political stability,” have reneged on their promise. Instead, they are now working on revising the law to change the electoral system — a move that many say could deal a blow to the principle of inclusivity. With Prime…

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Nepali Congress, CPN-UML strike deal to oust PM ‘Prachanda’; to form new alliance

July 2, 2024 admin

In a dramatic political development, Nepal’s two largest parties — Nepali Congress and CPN-UML — have inked a midnight power-sharing deal to form a new ‘national consensus government’ to replace the coalition government led by Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal “Prachanda.” Nepali Congress President Sher Bahadur Deuba and Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML)…

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Prachanda wins vote of confidence for fourth time amid Opposition protests

May 20, 2024 admin

When Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ went for a vote of confidence on January 10, 2023, days after he was elected the Prime Minister of Nepal, 268 parliamentarians of the 270 present in the 275-member parliament had voted in his favour. On Monday, Prachanda once again sought a vote of confidence, for the fourth time within…

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In Setback To Prachanda-led Government, Nepal’s Deputy PM Resigns

May 13, 2024 admin

The ruling coalition led by Prime Minister Prachanda still holds a majority (File) Kathmandu: Nepal’s Deputy Prime Minister and senior Madhesi leader Upendra Yadav on Monday tendered his resignation and his party pulled out of the government in a setback to Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal Prachanda-led coalition government. Upendra Yadav, also the Minister for…

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Nepal’s Deputy Prime Minister Upendra Yadav quits in a setback for Prachanda-led government

May 13, 2024 admin

Nepal Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal Prachanda. File | Photo Credit: Reuters Nepal’s Deputy Prime Minister and senior Madhesi leader Upendra Yadav on Monday tendered his resignation and his party pulled out of the government, a setback to Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal Prachanda-led coalition government. Mr. Yadav, also the Minister for Health and Population,…

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