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Communist Royalty, and the Eternal Art of the Nepalese Political Grift
Naturally, in peak Nepali fashion, Amar did a political parkour—joined the Nepali Congress and started a newspaper. But before he could write the ultimate tell-all, our Maoist comrades fast-tracked his retirement with a bullet to the head because he forgot to pay his "People’s Tax." Talk about a killer subscription fee.
By S. Gundai • 4 min read
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The UML secretariat has officially backtracked on its plans to let business mogul Min Bahadur Gurung build them a shiny new headquarters, opting instead to return the controversial gift with a polite "thanks but no thanks." Instead, they are moving back to their old stomping grounds in Balkhu to erect a fresh party fortress from scratch.
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Well, it turns out the "Gundu Resort" political retreat isn’t going as smoothly as planned, since even KP Oli's closest allies are now politely pointing toward the exit. It takes a unique kind of political magic for your own General Secretary, Shankar Pokhrel, to suddenly decide the party needs a complete "reboot" while you're still holding the remote.
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The Chronicles of the Republic of Financial Illusions
Read the full articleChiya Guff • 25 May
In this country, accountability is strictly allergic to air-conditioned VVIP hospital suites, and court cases move slower than a public bus climbing up the Prithvi Highway. So grab a cup of sweet chiya, sit back, and witness the legendary hall of shame where the republic is the product and our leaders are the master illusionists.
Good Morning • 25 May
The UML secretariat has officially backtracked on its plans to let business mogul Min Bahadur Gurung build them a shiny new headquarters, opting instead to return the controversial gift with a polite "thanks but no thanks." Instead, they are moving back to their old stomping grounds in Balkhu to erect a fresh party fortress from scratch.
Good Morning • 24 May
Well, it turns out the "Gundu Resort" political retreat isn’t going as smoothly as planned, since even KP Oli's closest allies are now politely pointing toward the exit. It takes a unique kind of political magic for your own General Secretary, Shankar Pokhrel, to suddenly decide the party needs a complete "reboot" while you're still holding the remote.
Chiya Guff • 24 May
Welcome to the prison Republic of Nepal, where the prison has its own "Mayor"—the Chowkidaar—complete with naikeys and bhai naikeys managing a thriving internal economy. Forget rehabilitation; we have prime real estate. Inside, you will find bustling chiya pasals, canteens, grocery stores, and even a meat shop.
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