Tracking the Promises of the Balen Government
Data-driven accountability platform monitoring public commitments, implementation progress, and governance performance.
Comprehensive tracking of all public commitments made by the Balen administration since taking office in 2022.
Sector-by-sector breakdown of campaign promise delivery, assessed against publicly stated targets and independent field research.
Independent credibility and performance ratings across key governance dimensions, updated quarterly.
In-depth policy analysis, field reports, and investigative pieces from our independent research team.
A ward-by-ward ground assessment reveals stark disparities between announced projects and on-the-ground reality. While central corridors show measurable improvement, peripheral wards remain largely untouched.
Read Analysis →The river restoration program scores highest in our metrics, but independent water quality tests reveal a more nuanced story. Biochemical oxygen demand levels remain above safe thresholds in three key sections.
Read Analysis →Six months after the promised landfill expansion was due to begin, documents obtained through RTI filings expose internal disagreements, contractor disputes, and a budget shortfall the administration has yet to acknowledge publicly.
Read Analysis →The digital services portal represents the administration's most technically ambitious promise. A review of usage statistics and citizen feedback suggests strong uptake, but critical services remain absent from the platform.
Read Analysis →BachaMeter's forensic budget analysis maps expenditure against announced allocations across 17 departments, identifying NPR 2.3 billion in undocumented variance from the fiscal year 2082/83 capital budget.
Read Analysis →A stratified survey of 2,400 residents across all 32 wards reveals a city deeply divided in its assessment of the Balen administration, with service delivery satisfaction varying by over 40 percentage points across demographic groups.
Read Analysis →A chronological record of key milestones, policy announcements, project completions, and notable controversies.
Independent candidate defeats major party candidates with 34.6% of the vote — an unprecedented result for an independent in metropolitan history. 147 campaign promises documented by BachaMeter.
ElectionAdministration announces priority actions including encroachment removal, river corridor clearance, and road marking standardization across the metropolitan area.
PolicyHigh-profile demolition of illegal structures along Bishnumati corridor. 847 structures removed in 90-day operation. Widely praised by residents and urban planners, but criticized for inadequate relocation support.
CompletedSisdol landfill disputes halt garbage collection across 18 wards for 11 days. The administration's promised new waste processing facility contract remains unsigned. A recurring governance challenge.
ControversyFirst 8km stretch of Bagmati cleared of solid waste and illegal construction, with new riverfront public spaces inaugurated. Independent environmental groups confirm measurable improvement in water quality.
CompletedDigital platform enabling 12 municipal services online, including property tax, birth registration, and construction permits. 82,000 users registered in first 3 months. 10 additional services still in development.
OngoingCivil society groups file 23 Right to Information requests regarding road construction tender processes. BachaMeter's audit identifies NPR 2.3B in undocumented budget variance. Administration response pending.
Under ReviewFeasibility report for Bus Rapid Transit system on Ratnapark–Kalanki corridor finalized. Estimated cost: NPR 18.4 billion. Implementation timeline: 2026–2029. Funding sources yet to be confirmed.
UpcomingAggregated citizen sentiment drawn from quarterly surveys of 2,400+ Kathmandu residents across all 32 wards.
Satisfaction scores from residents directly affected by each policy area, Q1 2026.