Nepal, June 29 -- In politics, words or phrases are sometimes born before events. First, they are metaphors, then they become concepts, and eventually, they define an era. I believe two words are particularly useful for understanding Nepal's current politics: 'dopamine government' and 'departure democracy'. The first explains the psychology of the people, and the second explains the working style of power.

Departure democracy is not limited to a style of governance. Gradually, it begins to redefine the structure of the state itself. This is why the Rastriya Swatantra Party has initiated a debate on state restructuring in its general convention. Questions about the necessity of provincial assemblies, the concept of direct election of the ...