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Meena Bhatta

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After the ‘Balen Wave’: The Future of Nepal’s Politics

The question now is whether the RSP will succumb to the internal factionalism and political inertia that have historically undermined the country's...

17.03.2026 5

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Meena Bhatta

Nepal’s ‘Alternative’ Alliance: Generational Shift or Politics as Usual?

Electoral coalitions are not new in Nepali politics. What distinguishes this one is the promise that it will deliver a different kind of politics.

03.01.2026 10

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Meena Bhatta

Will Nepal’s September Uprising Transform the Ballot?

The elections set for March 2026 will test whether the political energy unleashed by the youth uprising can truly break free from transactional...

12.12.2025 8

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Meena Bhatta

Nepal’s Political Elites Dig in Their Heels After Gen Z Uprising 

Rather than engaging in retrospection on what drove young Nepalis to the streets, party leaders seem focused on preserving their political relevance.

17.10.2025 6

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Meena Bhatta

From Smartphone to Streets, Will Nepal’s Gen Z Revolution Deliver Change?

The fundamental question remains whether this revolution will produce genuine systemic change or fade into another cycle of instability.

16.09.2025 10

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Meena Bhatta

Why Women in Nepal Can’t Afford to Stay in Politics

Elections in Nepal are becoming increasingly expensive, thereby threatening inclusive democracy and raising concerns about the future of political...

30.08.2025 10

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Meena Bhatta