Book Overview:
Desh Kina Banena (English: Why the Country Isn’t Being developed), published in 2018 by Sangri-La Books, is a critical examination of Nepal’s socio-political stagnation and governance failures. the book dissects systemic barriers to national progress, including corruption, anti-science ideologies, and flawed leadership .  
Core Themes:
1. Critique of Governance:
Bikalpa argues that Nepal’s development is crippled by “visionless, status quo, and jobber-minded” leaders who prioritize self-interest over national welfare. He asserts that true nation-building requires “creative, visionary, and dynamic rulers dedicated to the national interest.  
2. Anti-Science Policies:  
The book condemns conservative ideologies that perpetuate superstition and inequality. Bikalpa links Nepal’s stagnation to anti-science policies, which he describes as “anti-development, anti-facts, and anti-equality,” stifling innovation and social justice .  
3. Call for Systemic Change:  
Bikalpa advocates for radical transformation. He urges replacing traditional power structures with evidence-based governance, scientific literacy, and youth-led political movements.  
4. Corruption as a National Cancer:  
Drawing from his work with the Alternative Foundation’s Corruption Reflection Nepal project, Bikalpa identifies corruption as a root cause of Nepal’s “failed state” status. He calls for public audits and grassroots anti-corruption campaigns.  
Significance:
´Desh Kina Banena` sparked public discourse on governance reform.   
For readers seeking a roadmap to transform Nepal from a “failed state” to a progressive nation, this book serves as both a diagnosis and a call to action. Bikalpa’s blend of polemic and pragmatism makes it essential for understanding contemporary Nepali politics.