The prime ministerial projection: A strategic masterstroke or an electoral fraud?
Summary
Major Nepali political parties are projecting prime ministerial candidates as election brands, but historical and systemic challenges raise doubts about whether these promises will be honored after the March 5 general election.
Key Points
- Major Nepali parties are projecting prime ministerial candidates to attract votes in the upcoming general election.
- Historically, such projections have led to betrayals, such as in 1999 when Krishna Prasad Bhattarai was sidelined after being promised the premiership.
- Coalition pressures and internal party strife pose risks to honoring pre-election prime ministerial promises due to Nepal's proportional representation system.
- The youth and new voters are more aware and demand accountability to prevent political deception post-election.
