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Nepal is at a political impasse.
The transitional government, led by the Maoists, has not been able to come to an agreement with the other parties about a new constitution and the authority to draw from the treasurry will lapse on 15 November. This will mean that salaries for half a million civil servants, police and army will not be paid. Also, essential drugs will not be able to be delivered to hospitals. This scenario is likely to cause further instability in a country that has just recently emerged from a civil war.
The people are complaining that the country has no parliament, no constitution and no budget while corruption is reaching unprecedented proportions.
In the provinces, no elections have been held for 12 years.
On 8 November, the supporters of the Nepali Congress Party (NCP) held a large rally in Kathmandu before the beginning of their congress to draw attention to the political crisis in the country. The Tarun Dal and Nepal Students Union, both affiliated with the NCP and IUSY, have been active in calling for a democratic resolution for the political deadlock.
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Further information:
» Website of Nepal Students Union
» Article about the crisis in Nepal
» Article about recent protests
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