Nepal, May 8 -- The government's decision to revoke the registration of 12 trade unions linked to civil servants and health workers has triggered both praise and concern across the country. Acting under provisions introduced in Ordinance No. 07 of 2083, the Department of Labour and Occupational Safety cancelled the registration of several politically affiliated organizations, including unions representing civil servants and health employees. The move forms part of Prime Minister Balendra Shah's broader campaign to reduce party influence in universities, the civil service, and public institutions. At one level, the decision addresses a long-standing issue in Nepal. Since the restoration of multiparty democracy, political parties have gradu...