Elections, economy, and the weight of youth expectations

As Nepal heads to polls, economists see short-term economic stimulus amid deep concerns over instability, informal money, and whether the Gen Z uprising will bring lasting change.

The interim government headed by Prime Minister Sushila Karki says it is fully prepared to conduct parliamentary elections on March 5—a task that stands as the administration’s central responsibility after the Gen Z-led uprising reshaped the country’s political landscape.