Expectations

The next six months could mark the beginning of a new era.

Political reform alone is not enough. Nepal must fight corruption, strengthen infrastructure, create jobs and provide stability so that young people can envision a future at home. Without economic hope, even the best-designed political system will fail. Beyond domestic governance, Nepal must navigate its place between India, China and the wider world. Balanced diplomacy is needed to assert sovereignty, protect national interests and build strong international partnerships. The Gen Z uprising has opened a door of possibility. History warns us, however: Too many times, fresh beginnings have collapsed into old habits. If this movement fades into another round of coalition deals, Nepal will have squandered a generation’s hope. If it transforms protests into power, the next six months could mark the beginning of a new era, one where politics finally serves the people, not the parties.