72 ko Bismaya

72 ko Bismaya (The Astonishment of 72) is a political non-fiction book that provides an insider account of the tumultuous events of 2072 BS (2015 AD) in Nepal. Written by veteran political journalist Basanta Basnet, the book chronicles the intersection of three major national crises: the devastating April 2015 earthquake, the controversial promulgation of the Constitution, and the subsequent violent Madhesh protests alongside the economically crippling Indian blockade. It serves as a critical documentary of modern Nepalese democratic transitions, regional diplomacy, and internal societal divisions.