Rastriya Swatantra Party Unveils 'Citizen Contract' Highlighting Dual Citizenship Proposal Amidst Legal Hurdles
Summary
Rastriya Swatantra Party has unveiled its 'Citizen Contract' proposing to allow continuity of Nepali citizenship by descent for diaspora, indicating a move towards dual citizenship amid current legal restrictions and pending constitutional amendment challenges.
Key Points
- Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) unveiled a 'Citizen Contract' outlining key governance and development goals including dual citizenship proposals.
- The contract proposes continuity of Nepali citizenship by descent, allowing diaspora to retain citizenship after acquiring foreign citizenship, unlike current Nepali law.
- Nepal currently does not allow dual citizenship; acquiring foreign citizenship revokes Nepali citizenship under Section 11 of the Citizenship Act, 2063.
- RSP's proposal requires constitutional amendments needing a two-thirds majority that appear difficult due to lack of representation in the National Assembly.
