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Inherited political vocabulary meets Nepal’s constitutional reality

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Public discourse in Nepal currently reflects a tension between inherited political vocabulary and the country's actual constitutional framework. Critics note that executive leadership is frequently described as synonymous with "the government" in common political speech.

This linguistic habit carries implications for public perception regarding the separation of powers. Specifically, there is a risk that citizens may come to view independent constitutional institutions as subordinate extensions of the Prime Minister's office rather than as separate, co-equal branches of governance.

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