New Faces, Old Failures, and Nepal’s Search for Stability

One might wonder what Pushpa Kamal Dahal would say to his former loyalists who stood by him and his party despite the Maoist Centre’s declining popularity in recent years. Prachanda cares little about how others perceive him. As always, the supremo expects his loyalists to follow his instincts, driven by his desire to remain relevant in Nepali politics. It is no surprise he is often compared to a chameleon. Over the years, he has forged alliances with every major party, yet the outcomes have repeatedly fallen short of public expectations for effective governance and delivery. What seems certain is that he will never change his ways.