Kathmandu, March 1 -- At the 12th Ncell Foundation Nepal Literature Festival, political leaders, experts, and audience members discussed rising frustration in Nepali society, highlighting unemployment, migration, and political instability.

Speaking in a session titled 'Nirasha: Byakhya ra Vastavikata', Gagan Thapa, the general secretary of the Nepali Congress, said that the current government lacks a sense of urgency in tackling key issues.

Swastika Shrestha, co-founder of Teach for Nepal Fellowship, noted that while challenges persist, hope still exists. "I am not saying hope is blind, but it exists alongside disappointment. The key question is about priorities and responsibilities," she said.

She also highlighted the complexities of ...