Editorial | Arithmetic of apathy
Summary
Nepal faces a significant challenge of voter disenfranchisement ahead of the March 5 snap polls, with 35 percent of registered voters potentially unable to participate due to economic and logistical barriers.
Key Points
- A significant portion of Nepalis may remain silent in the upcoming March 5 snap polls due to financial and logistical barriers.
- The current election system imposes a high economic cost on internal migrants who must travel to their home constituencies to vote.
- The government's failure to facilitate voter registration and remote voting for internal migrants is criticized as an administrative failure.
- Political parties are accused of ignoring voters' everyday issues, contributing to distrust and low voter turnout.
