Kathmandu. Debates have begun regarding the future of trade unions operating in government bodies following the recent political changes in Nepal. Notably, the new coalition, including the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), has announced in its manifesto the abolition of party-affiliated trade unions within government agencies.In this context, here is an edited excerpt from an interview with Bholanath Pokharel, Vice President of the Professional Federation Nepal, former Chairman of the Civil Service Organization, and an active participant in international trade union movements, discussing the impact, legal complexities, and the role of trade unions (the full discussion can be viewed and heard...