Bangladesh, Nov. 4 -- An investigative report published by The Grayzone, alleges that US-funded organizations, particularly the National Endowment for Democracy (NED) and its associated implementing partners under the Consortium for Elections and Political Process Strengthening (CEPPS), played a significant role in cultivating political activists and emerging political leaders in Nepal before the September 2025 political upheaval.

According to the investigation, leaked CEPPS documents covering activities between 2017 and 2022 identify several individuals who subsequently emerged as prominent political figures in Nepal, including Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) chairman Rabi Lamichhane, Prime Minister Balen Shah, Home Minister Sudan Gurung...