Kathmandu, Feb. 9 -- Kantipur Conclave 2026 began in Kathmandu on Monday, bringing together political leaders, thinkers, policymakers, entrepreneurs, journalists and young activists for two days of debate on Nepal's political, social and economic challenges.

Organised by Kantipur Media Group, the conclave aims to create a common platform for dialogue at a time marked by political instability, institutional weakness and growing public dissatisfaction.

In his welcome speech, KMG chairman Kailash Sirohiya said Nepal is heading towards another election amid growing public frustration, driven in part by protests led by younger generations demanding broader democratic accountability.

He said democracy should not be reduced to periodic polls,...