Nepal's power structure was altered last year by a political uprising led by Generation Z. Voters, hoping for a fresh start characterised by reform, installed a new administration on the back of the public's rage and optimism.
But after just one month, questions about the effectiveness of the new leadership are already beginning to surface.
Early Flaws in a New Administration
The 35-year-old rapper-turned-politician Balen Shah's government has been plagued by instability since he became prime minister. Concerns have been raised by the resignation of two ministers in just 26 days.
Shah's reformist reputation and the pledges made by his party, the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), which won power by promising to reduce corruption and establish transparent governance, have been clouded by the resignations.

Credibility Is Shaken by Resignations
Sudan Gurung, the home minister of Nepal, resigned as the second minister due to concerns about his personal and investment activities.
Gurung emphasised in a public statement that "morality is greater than position" and that public life must remain clean when announcing his resignation in the cause of accountability.
Earlier, accusations that Labour Minister Dipak Kumar Sah abused his position to get his wife appointed to the Health Insurance Board board led to his dismissal. Thirteen days after taking the oath, he resigned due to pressure from his own party.
Shah has assumed leadership of the Home Ministry until a successor is appointed.Public Anger Is Sparked by Border Policy
In addition to political unrest, public dissatisfaction is bubbling up, particularly in regions along the border between India and Nepal.
Customs tax must be paid by anyone transporting items from India valued at more than 100 Nepali rupees, according to a new regulation. The rule is being aggressively enforced by authorities, who check people and seize things from those who don't pay.
The move has had a significant impact on many border inhabitants who depend on cheaper commodities from India for everyday need. Videos of enforcement actions have gone viral on social media, demonstrating the policy's apparent outrage.

Confusion has been exacerbated by certain authorities' claims that the instruction is not officially documented, which raises concerns about how it is being implemented.
Pressure Is Increased by Inflation
The state of the economy is making things even more difficult. Fuel prices have skyrocketed in Nepal since the US-Iran confrontation. The cost of living has increased as a result of the sharp rise in petrol prices, which went from about 150 Nepali rupees to almost 225.
Public discontent is becoming more vocal as limitations tighten and inflation rises.
According to Transparency International's Corruption Perceptions Index, Nepal is now ranked 109th out of 180 nations.However, the Shah government has been under close scrutiny due to early scandals, ministerial resignations, and unpopular initiatives.