In this episode, we unpack the recent elections in Nepal by discussing the newly formed parties, key campaign issues, and the likely outcome of these results at a time when the country is facing various political and economic challenges.

In Around Southasia in 5 minutes, we talk about protests against an Adani-backed seaport project in Vizhinjam, Kerala, and the wider influence of the Adani Group in Sri Lanka. We also look at how China’s zero-COVID policies have been received in Tibet, the reimposition of Sharia law in Afghanistan, and Pakistan’s appointment of a new Chief of Army Staff.

Plus in our culture section Bookmarked, we discuss two documentaries by EastMojo marking one year since the Mon massacre in 2021, and ‘Moshari’, a climate-horror short film from Bangladesh.

Cartoon by Gihan de Chickera

Full episode and transcript: https://www.himalmag.com/southasiasphere-nepal-elections-pakistans-new-army-chief-moshari-and-more-2022/

Listen on Youtube: https://youtu.be/WADAQyQKXDc

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Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nepal-elections-pakistans-new-army-chief-moshari-and-more/id1464880116?i=1000590358077

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5KO6rLFTzcpn7fxPhJWgPJ?si=1A174e5QSWeJTFRFA-DKmw