The foe within

Our entire state is a shining example of commissions, kickbacks, and kleptocracy.

Another new year and the Nepali people are made aware of another instance of crony capitalism. The Batas group’s proximity to the Deubas, and the resultant deals that were allegedly swung in the organisation ’s favour , made for remarkable front-page material. The news was met with resigned silence beyond social media; crony capitalism is nothing new, and if we ushered in reforms every time a scandal involving the private sector broke, Nepal would have to reimagine its very existence.