Abijit Sharma

POLITICS: Tough Times, Soft Leadership

The first government under the second constituent assembly moves too slow to catch up with the fast rising expectations

By Abijit Sharma Jun 06, 2014

'Hands' Up? Not Yet!

It lost almost 200 seats ending up to its lowest tally till then. Riding on public anger against Gandhi’s authoritarian rule, a loose coalition of Janata Dal assumed power with a thumping majority.

By Abijit Sharma May 23, 2014

THE MODI EFFECT: Will Nepal Benefit Or Lose?

India-China understanding or lack of it on the two countries' sandwiched neighbour will be crucial to gauge the impact of the Modi victory on Nepal notwithstanding the incoming Indian PM's aggressive Hindutwa and nationalistic postures

By Abijit Sharma May 23, 2014

Security: A Renewed Hope

The Ministry of Peace and Reconstruction through its Nepal Peace Trust Fund (NPTF) is now overseeing a reconstruction of all the destroyed police units. The reconstruction is being done in three phases out of which the first phase has already been co

By Abijit Sharma May 09, 2014

SINO-INDIAN RELATIONS UNDER MODI: The Economic Imperatives

Chinese investments have a major role in making Gujarat an economic powerhouse.

By Abijit Sharma May 09, 2014

No Quick-Fix

The Malaysia of 1960s and the present day Nepal face similar problems; high levels of poverty, ethnic strife and a weak manpower.

By Abijit Sharma Apr 19, 2014

Politics: Crisis Of Confidence

Major parties in the newly elected constituent assembly have begun to show the same old mistrust that led to the death of the previous CA without giving birth to a new constitution

By Abijit Sharma Apr 18, 2014

At Snail’s Pace

Two months have passed since he assumed the country's top executive office but Prime Minister Sushil Koirala has not been able to make key decisions which had been long overdue.

By Abijit Sharma Apr 05, 2014

The Crimean Lessons

The double standards shown by countries in the Crimean crisis should also offer a crucial lesson for Nepal.

By Abijit Sharma Apr 05, 2014

THE BIG FIGHT: The Enemy Within?

The top three parties struggle to overcome the seemingly irreconcilable differences among the senior leaders threatening to push the constitution-making process to the back seat.

By Abijit Sharma Mar 24, 2014

Prince (Un) Charming

To begin with, Gandhi has been completely unable to connect with the voters unlike his contemporaries.

By Abijit Sharma Mar 23, 2014

Wooing The Minority For A Majority

According to India’s Planning Commission report in 2013, more than 40 percent of the Muslims in urban Gujarat are poor, far higher compared to the Hindus

By Abijit Sharma Mar 07, 2014

Local Elections: Not Yet Focal

Ending months of political uncertainty post the failure of the first Constituent Assembly (CA), major political parties signed a deal in March last year agreeing to pave the way for the second CA elections. They also agreed that the local elections w

By Abijit Sharma Mar 07, 2014

Partner In Progress

One of Nepal's oldest development partners, the United Kingdom pledges more to alleviate poverty

By Abijit Sharma Feb 15, 2014

'Foreigners' In Own Country

Violence against North East students especially girls is quite common

By Abijit Sharma Feb 14, 2014

THE NEW GOVERNMENT: Not At Home

As the wrangling over a government portfolio mars the installation of an elected government after months of uncertainty, the common hopes that the major political parties will chart an uncommon journey to put in place a long-overdue constitution are

By Abijit Sharma Feb 14, 2014

NEPAL-DENMARKLeaving A Mark

A new publication chronicles the Danish support to Nepal in the area of human rights and good governance

By Abijit Sharma Feb 06, 2014

POLITICS: Houses Divided

Major political parties need to bridge the trust deficit to make sure that the past did not repeat

By Abijit Sharma Feb 01, 2014

Arajak Aadmi Party (AAP)?

The CM and his ministers' refusal of the high level Z security resulted in a huge loss of time again.