Why the idea of alternative forces is still failing to get traction in Nepal

There’s scope for new parties given growing disenchantment with traditional parties for their failure to deliver, but those claiming to be alternative forces must first win people’s trust and have clear ideologies, analysts say.

During the 2017 elections, the electoral battle between Nepali Congress stalwart Prakash Man Singh and Bibeksheel Sajha Party’s candidate journalist-turned-politician Rabindra Mishra in the prestigious Kathmandu Constituency 1