Nepal, April 29 -- This Sunday (April 26) marked one month since Balendra Shah assumed leadership of the government of Nepal. In governance practice, the first 100 days are often treated as a 'honeymoon period,' a time to observe rather than criticise. Yet, as the saying goes, the morning shows the day. A notable step has been the government's public release of a 100-point reform agenda. It proposes reducing the number of ministries to 17, restructuring or abolishing unproductive boards and committees, and ensuring transparent, corruption-free public service delivery. Additionally, the government has issued a national commitment document on constitutional amendment that reflects key provisions from major party manifestos. It emphasises st...