Ep:341 | RSP, Rabi Lamichhane, & Nepali Politics with Biraj Bhakta Shrestha | Sushant Pradhan Podcast

Welcome to this insightful podcast episode with Biraj Bhakta Shrestha, where we dive deep into Nepal’s political landscape, current government issues, and the country’s evolving economy. In this conversation, Biraj shares his experiences and views on topics that are crucial for Nepal’s future, such as the Rastriya Swatantra Party’s (RSP) recent government involvement, the controversy surrounding Rabi Lamichhane, and the challenges within Nepal’s political and economic systems. We begin with an exploration of the stability of Nepali bureaucracy, highlighting the impact of leadership decisions on the economy, youth migration, and brain drain in Nepal. Biraj addresses the ongoing cooperative fraud cases and the significant issues they present for accountability within Nepali cooperatives and local governance. The discussion then moves into the digital revolution’s role in shaping Nepal’s future, along with the tourism, culture, and religion sectors and their potential to boost the economy. From the Department of Water Transport to sports and politics, Biraj sheds light on lesser-known government initiatives and the importance of transparency and accountability. Biraj also opens up about his journey into politics, why he joined the RSP, and his vision for addressing Nepal’s idolizing mentality. He discusses the implications of a two-party system and the need for sustainable change to combat challenges such as election funding and brain drain. Join us for this enlightening conversation that unpacks Nepal’s political challenges, youth migration issues, and the digital revolution in shaping a new Nepal. GET CONNECTED WITH Biraj Bhakta Shrestha: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/biraj.b.shrestha/ X: https://x.com/himalayabiraj?lang=en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/birajbhaktashrestha/?hl=en