Opinion | Heirs prepare to strike back
Summary
An opinion piece draws sharp parallels between Tulsi Giri and Prime Minister Balendra Shah, while arguing that Nepal’s major parties remain trapped in the same old patterns of power and succession. It also criticizes economic stagnation, political fragmentation, and the return of familiar dynastic figures to the center of Nepali politics.
Key Points
- The article compares Tulsi Giri’s rise and style of rule with Prime Minister Balendra Shah’s unexpected ascent and political behaviour.
- It argues that Nepal’s economy is stalled, investor confidence is weak, and social cohesion in Tarai-Madhesh is fraying.
- The piece says the post-revolution political order has failed to gain trust at home or abroad, citing canceled international events and continued instability.
- It examines succession battles in Nepali Congress and criticizes both the old and new party leadership for lacking vision and authority.
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