41 days before vote, parties yet to clear up agendas
Summary
Campaigning for Nepal's March 5 parliamentary elections has started, but major parties have yet to present clear political agendas, raising concerns about addressing key issues like governance, employment, and economic challenges.
Key Points
- Campaigning for Nepal's March 5 parliamentary polls has begun with many candidates and parties filing nominations.
- Major political parties have yet to articulate distinct political agendas for the election.
- The 2023 election lacks substantial policy discussion, focusing instead on populist and binary themes such as old versus new.
- Pressing national issues like the economy, unemployment, and governance reforms have not been adequately addressed by parties.
