Karl Marx’s socialism in Nepal: Reflections on the ongoing struggle
Image by wal_172619 from Pixabay Nepal has been in political turmoil since the overthrow of the monarchy in 2008. The country has seen various governments. However, none of these governments has been able to deliver on their promises of social justice and economic prosperity. The country remains one of the poorest in Asia, with high levels of poverty, unemployment and inequality. Yet, there is a consistent dream of socialism in Nepal. It seems socialism in Nepal through the lens of Karl Marxis is the only viable solution to the country’s problems. The struggle for socialism Karl Marx , the father of socialism, believed that the capitalist system was inherently exploitative and unjust and that the working class must unite to overthrow it. He argued that socialism, in which the means of production are owned and controlled by the workers themselves, would lead to a fairer and more equitable society. Nepal is a country with a large working-class population and the ongoing struggle ...