Nepal Votes Amid Political Chaos

0:00This is Corey, here with your quick two-minute global update. Nepal goes to the polls on Thursday in a crucial general election. This comes just months after massive youth-led protests forced out the previous government, headed by Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli. The country has faced non-stop political chaos, with 32 governments since 1990 and not one finishing a full five-year term. The instability dates back decades under a constitutional monarchy. Keynes held Thai control until mass protests in 2006 and a direct royal rule. A devastating palace massacre in 2001 killed much of the royal family, fueling more turmoil amid a growing Maoist rebellion in rural. Areas, public frustration has boiled over due to endless corruption and broken promises. Ordinary Nepalists, among the world's poorest, feel ignored by politicians more focused on power grabs than real progress. This led to widespread apathy and to last September's online movement turned into street action.

1:02In 2008, former Maoist rebels helped abolish the 239-year-old monarchy, creating a republic. Power has since bounced between communist factions and the centrist Nepali Congress Party, even after a new constitution took effect in 2015. Now, former Chief Justice Tsishila Karki leads an interim government task with running this election smoothly. Many hope it brings the stability Nepal desperately needs after years of upheaval. This DNN story comes to you thanks to our sponsor. When you need a moment alone, just lay back and listen, S-O-L-I, solelypillow.com.