Space and political theatre

Politics in Nepal has employed open spaces for performance and power.

In this brief discussion about shrinking space and bourgeoning politics, I want to begin with a recent reference. Ram Kumari Jhakri, a politician of the young generation speaking at a huge rally of her faction of the Nepal Communist Party in Kathmandu on February 10, 2021, chose to make a few very important remarks about the role of women in Nepali politics.