Nepal’s Electoral Earthquake and a Foreign Policy Crossroads
The recent parliamentary outcome signifies a profound transformation in Nepal’s political arena, as the Rastriya Swatantra Party has emerged as a formidable contender against entrenched traditional elites. This decisive mandate has generated optimism for political stability, employment generation, infrastructure development, and a more pragmatic and balanced foreign policy. Moreover, the prominence of youthful leadership underscores an intensifying public aspiration for transparency, institutional accountability, and comprehensive systemic reform. Nevertheless, notwithstanding these evolving political dynamics, Nepal’s enduring economic and strategic interdependence with India continues to constitute a fundamental structural constant. — Keshav Nepal The parliamentary election of 5 March 2026 has...
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