Kathmandu today is facing serious challenges due to rapid and unplanned urbanization. Traffic congestion, poor public transportation, unmanaged waste, and rising pollution have made daily life difficult for its residents. Alongside this, the cost of living and housing has increased sharply, while employment opportunities have not grown at the same pace. These problems have pushed many young people to seek work abroad, weakening the city’s social and economic fabric. Muskan Poudel, who knows Kathmandu closely, is committed to planned urban development, effective waste management, job creation, and policies that make the city cleaner, more livable, and economically active.

At the national level, Nepal continues to struggle with a weak and import-dependent economy, widespread corruption, and the continuous outmigration of youth. Development remains uneven, with opportunities concentrated in a few areas while many regions are left behind. As an economist and social worker, Muskan Poudel is focused on strengthening domestic production, promoting small and medium enterprises, ensuring transparent and accountable governance, and creating meaningful opportunities within the country. His goal is to build a self-reliant, fair, and prosperous Nepal where citizens can live and work with dignity at home.