April's earthquake has now forced them into a deal on the new constitution, signed on June 8, which finally promises to draw a line under the process. It is well known, of course, that promises are not always kept. Nevertheless, this deal is a source of cautious optimism. With the country now facing a long term humanitarian crisis, it cannot afford to be in a permanent political stalemate. Political deadline spurs anger in streets of Nepal Yet it is indicative of how bad the country's politics truly are that many commentators - looking for a sliver of hope - are welcoming a pact that essentially offers more of the same. On social media, a common public response is scepticism and distrust.The Supreme Court on Friday ordered the government, the Constituent Assembly (CA) and concerned political parties not to implement the 16-point political deal recently struck by major political forces with a view to settling key contentious issues in constitution making. Issuing an interim order on Friday, the apex court said issues like delineation and nomenclature of provinces should be settled before the dissolution of CA.
