Nepal, June 14 -- Whenever we get exasperated with Prime Minister Balendra Shah's reticence and reclusiveness, we just have to remind ourselves of the past 20 years of three-party rule. In this space we could not conceal our disgust with their greed, power hunger and complete disregard for the welfare of citizens.

Before it all fades from national consciousness, let us remind ourselves of the fake refugee scandal, the various real estate scams and the plunder by politicians and their cronies. These stories were investigated and exposed by the mainstream press and fed the public anger that erupted in the September Storm last year.

Which is why most Nepalis want to give the government elected by a near two third majority two months ago th...