Nepal at a Crossroads: Elections or Reinstatement of Parliament?

Gen-Zees may be divided over issues like a directly elected executive, drafting a new compact, constitutional reform, anti-corruption and good governance, overseas voting, and representation in the Cabinet. The country’s politics is revolving around two issues, namely, the re-instatement of the parliament vs. elections on March 5, 2026. For some, these are not mutually exclusive or “either-or” issues, that is, if there are no elections, then the parliament may be re-installed. For others, the re-instated parliament may decide on early polls, including necessary constitutional reforms. However, the fact is that you cannot have your two feet placed under two boats. The Nepali saying, “jharla ra khaula” attitude may invite further disaster. You may trade off the re-installation of parliament with the elections, but in the end, you may end up having none.