Opinion | Missed opportunity for old parties
Summary
The article discusses the decline of veteran Nepali political leaders Sher Bahadur Deuba, KP Oli, and Pushpa Kamal Dahal amid rising youth demand for political reform and new leadership.
Key Points
- Veteran leaders Sher Bahadur Deuba, KP Oli, and Pushpa Kamal Dahal continue to resist stepping down despite public calls for change from Nepal's youth (Gen Z).
- The recent youth-led protests led to the resignation of KP Oli, dissolution of the lower house, and a caretaker government under Sushila Karki.
- The article argues that longstanding political empires and repeated premierships contribute to governance issues and public discontent.
- There is a risk that if the old leadership remains, and youth groups fail to unite electorally, the status quo may persist, potentially triggering further uprisings.
