Opinion | Nepal’s ‘hung transition’
Summary
Nepal remains in a prolonged political stalemate since 1990, with ongoing struggles involving democratic transition, constitutional challenges, and emerging youth disillusionment ahead of the 2024 elections.
Key Points
- Nepal has experienced a prolonged 'hung transition' marked by a political stalemate since the 1990 democratic movement.
- The Maoist insurgency and royal takeover in early 2000s intensified political instability and led to a peace process culminating in the 2008 abolition of monarchy.
- The 2015 earthquake and subsequent economic blockade exacerbated national crises amid ongoing disputes over the constitution and federalism.
- A 2024 youth-led movement expresses deep disillusionment with the political class, demanding a new social contract and stable governance.
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