Submitted by asiaadmin2 on Thu, 03/02/2017 - 09:57
Note No. 779 Dated 02-Mar-2017
By Dr. S.Chandrasekharan
On 21st February, after a marathon Cabinet Meeting, Prime Minister Dahal announced that the Local Body Elections will be held in May 14 in one go. The elections were last held in 1997.
Submitted by asiaadmin2 on Wed, 11/02/2016 - 10:21
Note No. 773 Dated 02-Nov-2016
By Dr. S. Chandrasekharan
Riding on a popular wave of nationalism and anti Indianism, the UML led by K. P. Oli appears to be calling the shots. They have the numbers and no amendment to the Constitution is possible without their support.
Submitted by asiaadmin2 on Thu, 05/12/2016 - 10:52
Note No. 765 Dated 12-May-2016
By Dr. S. Chandrasekharan
With the recall and dismissal of the Nepalese Ambassador to India for conniving with India to “topple” Oli’s government, Indo Nepal Relations reached a new “low.” Added to this was the sudden and abrupt cancellation of the visit of President Bidya Devi Bhandari to India.
Operation “Topple”:
Submitted by asiaadmin2 on Sat, 12/07/2013 - 07:51
Note No 705 Dated 7-12-2013
By Dr. S.Chandrasekharan.
The Election Commission formally announced the results of the elections to the second Constituent Assembly on 3rd December.
Quite unexpectedly, the UCPN (M) of Dahal, TMDP, the Sadhbavana splinter groups, MJF (Republican) and other fringe parties boycotted the press meet on the grounds that the voting was rigged- a typical stand of the "losers"
Submitted by asiaadmin2 on Sun, 11/24/2013 - 09:04
Note No. 704 Dated 24-Nov-2013
By Dr. S.Chandrasekharan
It looks that this is a season for surprises in the South Asian region. First was the national election in Bhutan where the party that was trailing way behind won in the run off with a clear majority.
