Public anger is not opposition plot
Summary
Rising public anger is testing the Rastriya Swatantra Party-led government as criticism comes not only from opposition leaders but also from ruling party lawmakers, Gen Z activists and families of movement victims. The Madhes incident involving Education Minister Sasmita Pokharel has intensified debate over whether the government is facing genuine public dissatisfaction rather than an opposition plot.
Key Points
- The RSP-led government is facing pressure from opposition leaders, ruling-party lawmakers, Gen Z activists and families of movement victims just months after taking office.
- An incident in Madhes involving Education Minister Sasmita Pokharel has fueled debate over growing public dissatisfaction, though Pokharel says the clip shared online lacked context.
- Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda', KP Sharma Oli, CK Raut and Upendra Yadav have all sharply criticised the government’s policies and working style.
- The article argues the government should treat criticism as genuine public grievance and respond with results rather than dismissing it as an opposition conspiracy.
