Voter Rights Forum Urges New Government to Implement Inclusive and Proportional Representation in Practice
Summary
The Nepal Voter Rights Forum urges the new government to effectively implement inclusivity and proportional representation per the constitution, highlighting mismatches in election results and party manifestos.
Key Points
- The Nepal Voter Rights Forum urges the new government to implement inclusivity and proportional representation as per the constitution.
- The Forum highlighted that election results did not reflect the diversity and inclusive principles of Nepali society.
- Bhakta Bishwakarma criticized low candidacy of women, Janajati, and Dalit communities under the first-past-the-post system.
- Activists noted male dominance in party manifestos and insufficient diversity despite youth representation in the House of Representatives.
