NEPALI POLITICS

Having an unprecedented single-party majority of 182 out of 275 seats in the House of Representatives, the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) government led by Prime Minister Balen Shah holds the strongest mathematical foundation for stability in Nepal’s modern democratic history . However, seven months into its mandate, the administration’s survival hinges less on parliamentary numbers and more on its ability to execute its radical anti-corruption and economic transformation agendas amidst managing its, if any, internal political feud. Driven to power by the Gen-Z led movement against the traditional political structure and rampant corruptions, the Balen administration launched an aggressive governance reform agenda, taking the historic step of arresting high-ranking officials linked to decades of state corruption . However, the initial momentum has hit structural roadblocks. Many high-profile figures were released by the court orders citing lack of proper evidences. Holding an outr...

  At the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), the Prime Minister of Nepal, Balendra (Balen) Shah , delivered a hard-hitting critique targeting global priorities, geopolitical spending, and the severe inequities of the climate crisis .   Key Points and Issues Raised :         The " Himalayan Tsunami " & Climate Injustice: Highlighting the Bhotekoshi-Trishuli flash flood disaster causing losses equal to 10% of Nepal's GDP, PM Shah noted that Nepal contributes under 0.1% of global emissions yet must borrow to rebuild. He demanded true accountability and distributive justice.      Himalayan Climate Resilience Mechanism: He proposed a regional framework involving Nepal, India, and China for satellite data sharing, glacial lake monitoring, early warnings, and coordinated disaster response.         War vs. Human Welfare: Critiquing global priorities, he noted the world has a "flawless logistic...

Since taking office as the Prime Minister of Nepal in March 2026, Balen Shah 's Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) government has been facing strong opposition from various factions. Rather than traditional political battlefield, the primary adversaries and vocal critics of his administration can be grouped into distinct categories. 1      1. Traditional Political Parties & Leftist Alliances: The established political parties that dominated the national politics for three decades view Balen Shah's rapid ascent and aggressive anti-corruption crackdown as a direct threat to their survival. ·       The "Old Guard" (The NC,UML & Maoists): Following the arrest of top political figures and investigations into accumulation of monetary and fixed assets dating back to 1990, leaders of the old parties have heavily resisted his ways of administrative reformation system. Mainly, former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli (CPN-UML) has fiercely criticize...

  The Nepali Congress is in a state of absolute chaos . What started as internal friction has exploded into a full-blown historic split, completely polarizing the party into two bitter factions. On one side, you have the Gagan Congress—the official establishment. On the other, the Deuba Congress—a powerful dissident camp loyal to the old guard.  Here is how this spectacular meltdown happened, and who is actually winning the battle for control. The Spark: A Generational Coup The drama reached a boiling point during the recent Special General Convention. Young bloods like Gagan Thapa and Bishwa Prakash Sharma essentially argued that relying on Sher Bahadur Deuba’s outdated leadership was political suicide for the party's future. Backed by a massive wave of grassroots support following the GEN-Z movement, the convention voted Thapa in as the new party president. Deuba Strikes Back: Deuba did not take this sitting down. Refusing to accept the legality of the convention,...