The latest Himalmedia-AC Nielsen ORG Marg public opinion poll shows that Nepalis are fed up with politicians, they regard corruption and conflict as the main problems, they don’t think much of the Deuba government, they are convinced democracy is in deep danger, and they see the Maoists as the main threat.
Faced with food shortages, forced recruitment by Maoists and harassment by security forces, the people of Salyan are either opting out or hunkering down.