Nepal Celebrates 19 Years of Federal Democratic Republic

Nepal is celebrating the 19th anniversary of its Federal Democratic Republic, established after the end of monarchy. Despite the establishment of a republic and three tiers of government, public complaints are rising about leaders' lack of interest in addressing people's hopes, leading to despair, unemployment, and corruption. Political leaders acknowledge that the focus on power struggles over public welfare and institutional development has diminished public trust, with some suggesting that the system itself is being questioned and calls for restoring the monarchy have emerged.