New Government Again
Nepal witnessed another government change as KP Sharma Oli became Prime Minister following a coalition realignment in mid-2024, continuing the Himalayan nation's pattern of frequent political transitions.
Coalition Shift
How Oli returned:
Government Formation
| Factor | Detail |
|---|---|
| Previous PM | Pushpa Kamal Dahal (Prachanda) |
| Coalition change | UML joins with NC |
| New PM | KP Sharma Oli |
| Nature | Rotation agreement |
KP Sharma Oli
Third stint as PM:
Leadership Record
| Term | Period |
|---|---|
| First | 2015-2016 |
| Second | 2018-2021 |
| Third | 2024-present |
Nepal's Political Pattern
Governance challenges:
Instability History
| Period | Number of PMs |
|---|---|
| Since 2008 | 13+ governments |
| Average tenure | Under 2 years |
| Causes | Coalition politics |
Major Parties
Political landscape:
Key Players
| Party | Position |
|---|---|
| UML (Oli) | Currently leading government |
| Nepali Congress | Coalition partner |
| Maoist Center | Previous leader |
| Others | Various regional |
China-India Balance
Foreign policy dynamics:
Balancing Act
| Partner | Relationship |
|---|---|
| India | Historical ties, some tensions |
| China | BRI participant |
| Balance | Strategic imperative |
Economic Situation
Development challenges:
Key Issues
| Factor | Status |
|---|---|
| Remittances | Key income source |
| Tourism | Recovering |
| Hydropower | Potential |
| Growth | Moderate |
Governance Challenges
Immediate priorities:
Issues
| Challenge | Status |
|---|---|
| Stability | Primary need |
| Development | Delayed projects |
| Federalism | Implementation |
| Corruption | Persistent |
Constitutional Framework
Federal republic structure:
System
| Element | Status |
|---|---|
| Constitution | 2015 |
| System | Federal democratic republic |
| President | Ceremonial |
| PM | Executive power |
Public Sentiment
Citizen views:
Frustrations
- Constant change
- Development slow
- Political games
- Corruption
- Emigration pressure
Regional Relations
Neighborhood dynamics:
Key Issues
| Country | Relationship |
|---|---|
| India | Trade, border, transit |
| China | Investment, connectivity |
| Bangladesh | Growing ties |
Cabinet Formation
Government structure:
Key Portfolios
- Foreign affairs
- Finance
- Home
- Defense
- Federal/provincial relations
Looking Ahead
Government prospects:
Challenges
- Coalition durability
- Development delivery
- Federal implementation
- Economic growth
- Public trust
Nepal's political instability continues to challenge the country's development prospects and governance quality.
