Political economy of patrimonialism

Deuba has failed in making an honest attempt to disentangle the interwoven knots of structural corruption.

Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba took the oath of office in July 2021 under very unusual circumstances. The swearing-in ceremony was held only when President Bidya Devi Bhandari relented and rectified the letter of appointment in line with the verdict of the Supreme Court. It was an early indication of the strained relationship to follow between the heads of state and government.