Nepal’s journey with democracy has been anything but smooth. From centuries of monarchy to the shocking royal massacre of 2001, the rise and fall of King Gyanendra, and finally the abolition of the crown in 2008 — Nepal promised itself a democratic future. But 17 years later, that promise feels fragile. With 15 governments in as many years, rampant corruption, soaring unemployment, and a mass exodus of youth seeking jobs abroad, frustration is spilling into the streets. Palki Sharma tells you more.
