Task Force Consults Experts on Constitutional Amendment

Summary

The task force consulting experts on constitutional amendment discussed governance, federalism, electoral reforms, and constitutional bodies with former officials and experts in Kathmandu.

Key Points
  • The task force for constitutional amendment held a three-hour consultation with former heads of constitutional bodies, chief secretaries, and experts.
  • Discussions focused on governance form, federal structure, electoral system, and constitutional bodies.
  • Experts suggested mandatory proportional representation, reducing National Assembly members, empowering local levels, and limiting parliamentarians to law-making.
  • The task force plans to incorporate suggestions into a discussion paper and continue further consultations.
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