How is Nepal Politics and COVID-19 Taking a Toll in Nepal?
Like all countries in the world, Nepal politics is affected by the ongoing pandemic. COVID-19 has underscored the many issues plaguing the country. Among the most recent major developments happened in May this year, when Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli ordered snap elections to be held on November 12 and 19, almost two years before the five-year term of the parliament is due to expire. The prime minister also dissolved the House of Representatives after the recommendation of the council of ministers. How is this decision affecting a country that is still in the midst of battling against COVID-19? Fear arose right after the announcement of Prime Minister Oli. Many people were afraid that the pandemic situation in the country would worsen because of this turmoil in Nepal politics . At that time, hospitals were running out of oxygen and beds. The death toll was on the rise and mass cremations were happening in many parts of the country. ...