KATHMANDU, Feb 19: The state of democracy in Nepal's political parties has been a topic of debate from various perspectives, particularly since the establishment of multi-party democracy in 1990. Despite three decades since democracy's restoration in the country, criticisms persist regarding an autocratic style of operation within the parties. This issue was discussed at the Nepal Literature Festival in Pokhara, under the theme "How Democratic are the parties?"
There is little doubt that the practice of handing out freebies undermines both democracy and development. But the problem doesn't lie just with the opposition.
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