Democracy

Structural weaknesses persist: low GDP per capita, exposure to external shocks and natural disasters, and governance metrics that lag behind ‘BB’-category peers.

As the capital awaits the court’s intervention, the case once again spotlights concerns over alleged extra-legal methods used against dissenters.

Human Rights Watch lambasts the “explosive mob vigilantism,” calling for safeguards against assaults on journalists (340 incidents in 2025) and minorities.

Congress and UML control over 300 of 753 units; performance there could rebuild trust. For Madhesh, the losses sting deepest, reigniting debates on inclusivity.

Having conducted a rapid reappraisal of the nation’s ground realities, the new administration opted to prioritize macroeconomic stability over an immediate change in international economic status.

The professionalization of politics has undoubtedly brought efficiency. Yet efficiency alone cannot substitute for legitimacy or internal strength. As political parties increasingly rely on consultants, the real test lies not in how loudly they can communicate, but in how accurately they can interpret their own political realities.

The event reflects continued activism in Sri Lanka, where economic recovery has not erased memories of the struggle or resolved grievances over state responses.

The path to the Kalash Marriage Bill began five years ago, driven by community leaders and civil society organisations concerned about the erosion of indigenous rights.