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Gen-Z government dismal performance

Sushila Karki led government was/is supposed to do the following jobs as soon as it had occupied the interim government chair considering its formation following the violent demonstration of October 8 and 9 that toppled the almost two-third majority Oli led coalition government of the UML and the NC.


It should have, besides its mandate of holding general election,:

  • 1.  Arrested the responsible persons/authorities for ordering and killing 76 protesters including Gen-Zs.
  • 2.  Formed high level commission to investigate high level corruption scams
  • 3.  Formed high level commission comprising constitutional experts and representatives of political parties to amend the existing constitution.
  • 4.  Removed all the political appointees in all the constitutional commissions and councils.
  • 5.  Formed high level commission to investigate the misuse and recovery of cooperative funds and pay back depositors saving funds.
  • 6.  Arranged for payments of sugar farmers outstanding payments.
  • 7.  Arranged for a round table deliberation among all the stakeholders to address their political demands for timely avoiding street protests and confrontation.

It does not seem until now that this interim government will be able to even address the Gen-Z demands for which dissatisfaction towards its ability to perform has been questioned and raised.


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