Can Oli the autocrat become a democrat?

It requires a willingness to embrace collaboration and a respect for democratic principles.

Three years ago, I pondered whether Nepal’s political landscape could shift towards genuine democratic governance, focusing on Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, whose authoritarian tendencies have long been a concern. My modest hope was that no single party would secure a majority in the House of Representatives, compelling a coalition government. Given Oli’s history of centralising power, a coalition might force a more collaborative and democratic approach.