Opinion: Historical Evolution and Philosophical Foundations of Federal Socialism in Nepal

Kathmandu, Nov 17: There are several forms of governance in practice across the globe. Nations have chosen the form of governance that best suits their political culture, promises political stability, and which ensures prosperity of their peoples.

In this context, we find that the different forms of governance have evolved over the course of history. This article argues in favour of federal socialism as the most suitable form of governance for Nepal, given our country's ethnic, social and cultural diversity, as well as the urgent need for building a strong inclusive state so as to boost the nation building process.