March 5 polls punished traditional parties, who ruled the country for decades. Local and provincial elections are due next year.

The government aims to dismantle all political student unions in educational institutions within 60 days.

In the work plan unveiled on Saturday, the Balendra Shah-led Cabinet aims to implement time-bound reforms, enhance service delivery, and address public grievances.

Right from the start of Gen Z revolt, questions were raised over the Army’s role. The report gives no clear answers.

Karki commission’s findings, however, are largely silent on the second day of arson and vandalism.

Adviser cites top Rastriya Swatantra Party leaders’ communication to the interim government that it should not take decisions of long-term consequences.

Party may replace MPs who fail to perform or go against party interests.

Dissident Deuba faction asserts itself, plans to propose its own candidate for parliamentary party leader.

The party with close to two-thirds majority in the lower house is set to form government on Friday.

A meeting of party chair Lamichhane and leaders Shah, Aryal and Wagle agreed to begin government formation after lawmakers’ oath.

Harka Sampang’s clean image, labour-focussed campaigns, grassroots connection, and public frustration with old guard drove the party’s success, analysts say.

Government spokesperson Aryal did not show up for an expected regular press briefing on Monday, when the details of the report were supposed to be made public.

Wiped off the election map, they can revive so long as the issue of marginalisation remains intact, analysts say.

Nepali Congress has called a central committee meeting to review election results, but CPN-UML is still undecided on formal assessment.

Left parties consistently enjoyed popular vote of around 40 percent, which has dropped to 21 percent this time.