Wake-up Call For Political Parties

Nepal's republican democracy faced a major shockwave last Friday when thousands of angry protestors hit the streets of the capital, denouncing the federal republic and openly expressing their support for the monarchy, a moribund institution that was overthrown in 2008 following a joint people's movement. This incident highlights that rhetoric on democratic ideals loses its appeal if it fails to deliver welfare and enrich society, making democracy the target of public frustration.