Nepal, Feb. 12 -- led political uprising has given Nepal a unique moment to pause and reflect on its development journey. In a political era, driven largely by political rhetoric and divisive arguments of 'new' versus the 'old', the key question of this election should be: Can leaders accelerate the country's development progress already made so far, or will they reinvent the wheel all over again?

In less than seven decades, the country has witnessed three major revolutions, but tangible gains have been limited. After years of efforts across health, education and infrastructure, Nepal is finally set to receive the developing country status alongside Bangladesh and Lao PDR in November 2026. In a political environment marked by frequent go...