To build on the Gen Z momentum, alternative forces are working to unite
Summary
Efforts to unite Nepal’s new political forces inspired by the Gen Z movement ahead of the March 5 elections have yet to yield a unified party, although discussions for electoral alliances continue.
Key Points
- Nepal's Gen Z movement inspired hopes for a new unified political force challenging traditional parties, but unity has not been achieved.
- New parties like the Ujyalo Nepal Party (UNP), led by Kulman Ghising, and the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) have not merged due to disagreements, especially over portfolio distribution and party status.
- Efforts are ongoing to create an electoral alliance despite the parties contesting separately and the UNP having registered officially with its own election symbol.
- Key figures from the Gen Z movement and other alternative political forces are attempting to unite multiple groups under a single platform ahead of the March 5 elections.
