Nepal, March 2 -- Tula Narayan Shah, Executive Director of the Nepal Madhesh Foundation (NEMAF), is a prominent political analyst known for his deep expertise in Madheshi politics, federalism and inclusion. The Post's Biken K Dawadi sat down with Shah to break down why the general elections on March 5 represent a 'fifth shift' in the country's modern political history, driven by the Gen Z movement that demands functional governance over structural promises. He argues that while traditional parties scramble for damage control, the electorate has moved toward performance-based politics, leaving those who ignore the spirit of the movement at a significant disadvantage.

As we approach the March 5 elections, there is a palpable sense of polit...