Opinion | The lure of leadership
Summary
Nepal’s upcoming general election has ignited diverse political responses, highlighting shifts in party alliances and the growing emphasis on charismatic leadership amid democratic processes.
Key Points
- The upcoming general election in Nepal marks an unprecedented moment eliciting varied responses from political parties and society.
- Former Chief Justice Sushila Karki has been entrusted to lead the transitional government until elections on March 5, 2026.
- Significant realignments among Nepali political parties include new alliances, mergers, and youth leadership ascension in established parties like Nepali Congress.
- Nepali politics increasingly centers on individual leaders’ charisma, reflecting psychological and historical legacies from the nation's feudal past.
