UML could lose big time in the elections

In Nepal, two-thirds of the population is below the age of 35, yet the state and politics were controlled by those above 60. This massive imbalance makes rebellion inevitable.

Tula Narayan Shah, Executive Director of the Nepal Madhesh Foundation (NEMAF), is a prominent political analyst known for his deep expertise in Madheshi politics, federalism and inclusion. The Post ’s Biken K Dawadi sat down with Shah to break down why the general elections on March 5 represent a ‘fifth shift’ in the country’s modern political history, driven by the Gen Z movement that demands functional governance over structural promises. He argues that while traditional parties scramble for damage control, the electorate has moved toward performance-based politics, leaving those who ignore the spirit of the movement at a significant disadvantage.