Tag:Nepal politics

In a troubling escalation, vehicles linked to Nepal’s ruling Rastriya Swatantra Party blocked media offices, amid protests over a ride-hailing driver’s self-immolation and heavy-handed...

With Parliament and public opinion in focus, the coming weeks will test whether Nepal’s political actors can bridge divides or if this latest impasse signals deeper instability in the federal republic’s young democratic journey.

Nepal's National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has explicitly implicated former prime minister KP Sharma Oli, along with his key cabinet members and senior security chiefs, for gross human rights violations during the deadly Gen Z protests in September 2025.

Recognising that structural changes of this magnitude require immense societal backing, Shah directly appealed to the Nepali people for their trust and support.

This systemic marginalization extends beyond physical violence into the corridors of power, particularly for Dalit women.

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

The accord, signed at Singha Durbar on Wednesday, comes three months after mass protests shook the country.