Opinion | Can the Balen-Rabi wave survive its own friction?
Summary
The 2025 Gen Z uprising ended decades of dominance by traditional parties and saw the rise of the Rastriya Swatantra Party led by Rabi Lamichhane and Balendra Shah, reshaping Nepal's political landscape.
Key Points
- The 2025 Gen Z uprising led to the collapse of the coalition government and dissolution of parliament in Nepal.
- A new government headed by former chief justice Sushila Karki was formed to hold mid-term elections within six months.
- The dominance of the NC, CPN-UML, and Maoists ended, replaced by the Rastriya Swatantra Party winning a two-thirds majority.
- Internal feuds weakened traditional parties, while the RSP's leadership struggles raise questions about its long-term viability.
