Tag Archives: Nepal Politics

Dr. Utkarsh Sinha Ramkumari Jhankri’s landslide victory in the National Assembly with a huge majority has brought a new turn in Nepal’s politics. This victory is not only her personal success, but it is strengthening her position in CPN-UML along with presenting a big challenge in youth-centered politics. Especially for …

Dr. Utkarsh Sinha The recent internal elections of Nepal’s Communist Party (UML), in which KP Sharma Oli’s camp registered a sweeping victory and the Ishwar Pokhrel group suffered a heavy defeat, will not be confined to mere organisational arithmetic. Instead, the outcome is set to reshape Nepal’s overall power equations, …

Dr. Utkarsh Sinha The Communist Party of Nepal (Unified Marxist-Leninist) – CPN-UML – is currently standing at the most delicate and decisive turning point in its history. On one side, heavy pressure is mounting on KP Sharma Oli’s leadership; on the other, the passion of young activists and the anger …

Dr. Utkarsh Sinha Nepal’s politics is once again seeing a coalition of old faces and tired slogans. Recent political turmoil and the quest for power have brought together leaders who were once seen as promising for the youth, but now seem to have lost their relevance and credibility. Yet, the …

Dr. Utkarsh Sinha Nepal’s politics stands at a crossroads where the familiar old paths lead nowhere, and the new ones are strewn with thorns of uncertainty. For decades, Nepali politics has revolved around a handful of faces—K.P. Sharma Oli, Pushpa Kamal Dahal “Prachanda,” and Sher Bahadur Deuba. Their musical chairs …

Dr. Utkarsh Sinha  Nepal, which transitioned from 240-year-old monarchy to a republic in 2008, finds itself once again entangled in a vortex of political and social instability. In recent years, particularly in 2025, the resurgence of pro-monarchy protests, the increasing political involvement of the Nepali Army, and covert efforts by …

Dr. Utkarsh Sinha Kathmandu’s Mayor, Balen Shah (Balendra Shah), has captured the imagination of Nepal’s youth with his vibrant energy, background as a rapper, and image as an independent leader challenging the entrenched political establishment. Since his election as mayor in 2022, he has emerged as a symbol of anti-corruption …

Dr. Utkarsh Sinha Nestled in the lap of the Himalayas, Nepal has long been known for its political turbulence and continuous power struggles. Since gaining independence, the country has witnessed transitions from monarchy to democracy, a Maoist insurgency, and the ups and downs of a multiparty system. However, the year …

Jubilee News Desk Sher Bahadur Deuba, 75, became Nepal’s Prime Minister for the 5th time. Now if Deuba wins the vote of confidence he can remain PM for about a year and a half. Deuba previously served four terms as the Prime Minister of Nepal from 1995 to 1997, 2001 …

Special Desk Nepal’s Supreme Court has stayed the last two cabinet expansions carried out by Prime Minister K P Oli. The court has been hearing a number of petitions challenging series of decisions by the government. Earlier, President Bidhya Devi Bhandari had endorsed the recommendation of the Oli Cabinet to …