Nepal’s political parties won democracy, but lost within
Political parties are organised groups that identify with a set of political beliefs and act as a bridge between the people and the state. In …
Over time, political practices and institutional gaps in the electoral process have contributed to concentration of power, weakening the constitutional promise of representation. The lack …
Beyond numbers: Reforming elections for real representation
Its been nearly three-quarters of a century since women attained political enfranchisement in Nepal. However, together with marginalised social groups, who often form the centre …
“You have to advance toward i-voting over the long-term”
As the interim government gears for the elections, while discourse on absentee voting intensifies, various potential modalities to enable absentee voting are being floated. Amongst …
“You have to advance toward i-voting over the long-term”
As the interim government gears for the elections, while discourse on absentee voting intensifies, various potential modalities to enable absentee voting are being floated. Amongst …
The time is now: Operationalise absentee voting
In the aftermath of September protests, one of the primary mandates of todays interim government is to hold timely elections, with the Election Commission Nepal …
How millions of Nepalis are exiled from voting
A staggering number of Nepalis are systematically excluded from votingnot by law, but by design. Rigid constituency-based voting laws mean there are no ballot boxes …
First, a revolution of our minds
May we all find the inner peace, resolve, and strength to begin the process of communal healing, realign ourselves, and move forward, in the wake …
