It remains to be seen if Balen can continue his work despite hostility from the government.

Ghising’s dismissal may reinforce Oli and Khadka’s image as shady politicians.

Large-scale corruption is not possible without the collusion of the political leadership.

Trump’s ‘success’ has sowed serious doubt about the rule of law in America and the value of social mores.

Trump as the only source of power isn’t good for America or the world, including Nepal.

In Nepal, hardly anyone trusts politicians; public anger against the leaders simmers.

If we are to realise the dream of 1951, mediocracy must be replaced by meritocracy.

More disappointments are on the way. Or will there be a collective explosion of people’s anger?

It is a caricature of Nepali politics marred by the conflict between the old and the young.

A government becomes unstable when politicians do not respect the spirit of the constitution.

The NC’s obstruction of Parliament and muzzling of Lamichhane will not help get their votes back.

SD Muni details clandestine negotiations and political upheavals in South Asia in his memoir, ‘Dabbling in Diplomacy’.

The monarchists' idea that the return of constitutional monarchy will solve Nepal’s problems is nostalgic, amnesiac and ahistoric.

Members of the Rastriya Swatantra Party are young, educated, and driven, which is good but not enough.

The independents contested the election to clean up the country’s politics and fight corruption.