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The rise of the red
After two nights and one day of vote counting, it looks like the Left Alliance will not only win an absolute majority, but could also secure a two-thirds
Elections are a life-line
Interview with NC leader Gagan Thapa in Himal Khabarpatrika, 29 Oct-5 Nov
PM prepares to resign
Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal has proven himself a true gentleman by keeping his promise to step down.
Deuba’s fall from grace
The way the impeachment motion was registered against Chief Justice Sushila Karki, and the charges levelled against her, show how ridiculous those in power can become.
Women, Dalits in local polls
Across Nepal, there are many women – most from minority groups like Dalits – who are going to have a chance at governing.
Election dates, not elections
PM Dahal needs to show he wants elections, otherwise the NC and UML could gang up against him.
Pass the preamble
Sign on what you have agreed to and move on Damakant Jayshi On many occasions, the UCPN (Maoist) leaders Pushpa Kamal Dahal and Baburam Bhattarai have accused their political opponents and media and civil society whom they deem as class enemies of indulging in “Goebbels-style” propaganda. That’s a bit rich for comrades for whom facts […]
