Triumph Of Constitutionalism

THE Supreme Court’s historic verdict to reinstate the House of Representatives (HoR) has prevented the constitution from its immediate derailment. It has ruled out room for misinterpretations of the national charter, which the egocentric politicians, time and again, resort to for fulfilling their own vested and partisan interests. By preserving the sanctity of the statute, the apex court has also earned public trust and credentials. The judiciary had been dragged into controversies, un

The Moment Of Reflection 

Every nation has own course of political evolution. Most of the nations have taken similar path of political changes and economic development. Many countries in Asia, Latin America and Africa suffered from brutalities of their colonial masters.

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Located between the two giant neighbours, Nepal has always been sensitive about adopting the correct and practical foreign policy for three reasons – to safeguard her territorial integrity, national sovereignty and ensure sustainable survival of her population.

Paradox Of Red Rivalry

With the dissolution of the House of Representatives (HoR), the country has entered the murky waters of politics. The Kathmandu streets have been turned into a theatre of protests.

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Litmus Test Of Constitutional Bodies

For democracy to foster and flourish, it needs robust public institutions which shield it from all obstacles, threats and crises. These institutions must be autonomous, fair and efficient so as to deal with emerging challenges facing the system, constitution and the nation as a whole. The latest example can be cited from the USA where the court became a powerful bulwark against the authoritarian and reckless acts of former president Donald Trump. Justices, appointed by

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NC’s Ambivalence Under Scrutiny

Nepali Congress (NC) is the biggest beneficiary of the collapse of communist-led government but it has become ambivalent about the current political crisis. The ‘oldest democratic party’ is now divided on how to deal with the dissolution of House of Representatives (HoR). In principle, it has objected to the disbanding of the parliament, and launched a series of protests against it. At the same time, it has refrained from making the demand of the House restoration, a view that has p