Rishi Gupta, a researcher at the Asia Society Policy Institute, says that what happened in Sri Lanka and Bangladesh after their big political shake‑ups could offer Nepal a useful roadmap.
In 2015 Sri Lanka faced a sudden change when protests forced President Maithripala Sirisena to step down—an event that set in motion a new political era. A few years later, Bangladesh saw the long‑time leader Sheikh Hasina step back after a coalition‑bitter contest, and the country moved quickly toward a new governance framework. Both cases involved the sudden removal of leaders and the speed with which new systems had to take shape.
Gupta points out that Nepal is watching closely. “If Nepal wants to avoid the political turmoil that can slide a country into chaos, it needs to learn from how Sri Lanka and Bangladesh rebuilt their institutions after the leadership change,” he says. The focus should be on strengthening the rule of law, keeping public institutions independent, and managing public protests peacefully.
The Asia Society suggests that Nepal can use these lessons to safeguard its democracy. By watching how the two South‑Asian neighbors handled sudden political shifts, Nepal can build stronger institutions that can withstand future crises. This strategy, experts say, will help keep the country stable while building trust among voters.
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