Editorial | Three is not a crowd
Summary
Balendra Shah's vision to unite alternative political forces in Nepal faced setbacks after the Ujjyalo Nepal Party withdrew from the Rastriya Swatantra Party merger, raising questions about personal ambitions versus democratic aspirations ahead of upcoming elections.
Key Points
- Kathmandu Mayor Balendra Shah aimed to unite alternative political forces to challenge traditional parties in Nepal's upcoming elections.
- The Ujjyalo Nepal Party withdrew from its merger with the Rastriya Swatantra Party just 12 days after unification due to disagreements.
- Differences over leadership roles, candidate selection, and party agendas contributed to the dissolution of the merger.
- The article highlights concerns about political ambitions overshadowing public interest and urges restoration of public faith in Nepal's democratic process.
