Nepal’s newly elected parliament is sworn in months after a youth-led revolt - AP News
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Nepal's newly elected parliament was sworn in months after a youth-led political revolt.
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Nepal's newly elected parliament has been sworn in, marking a formal transition following months of youth-led protests that destabilized the country's political system. The demonstrations forced out the previous government and triggered new elections, reflecting public frustration with corruption and governance failures. The swearing-in represents an attempt to restore institutional stability and establish a mandate through electoral legitimacy rather than street pressure. The composition and agenda of this parliament will determine whether Nepal can address the underlying grievances that sparked the youth revolt or faces renewed instability. The transition underscores the fragility of Nepal's democratic institutions and the power of grassroots mobilization to force political change.
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