Nepal’s political landscape remains turbulent as Khadga Prasad “KP” Sharma Oli takes office as the country’s 14th Prime Minister since 2008. The frequent changes in leadership highlight the challenges faced by the nation of 30 million people in maintaining stable governance.
Oli, a member of the Communist Party of Nepal (Unified Marxist-Leninist), has a history of leading the government and replaces former Maoist leader Pushpa Kamal Dahal in a complex web of alliances and rivalries that characterize Nepalese politics.
Stormy relations with India
The latest power shift involves a coalition between Oli’s party and the Nepali Congress Party, demonstrating the fluid nature of political allegiances in the country. The agreement to rotate leadership between Oli and Sher Bahadur Deuba reflects a pragmatic approach to governance amid ongoing challenges.
Nepal’s political landscape continues to evolve, with alliances based more on power dynamics than ideological principles, setting the stage for a dynamic future in the nation’s leadership.