National Janamorcha Proposes Reserved Constituencies for Women and Dalits in Direct Elections
Summary
National Janamorcha proposes reserving specific constituencies for women and Dalits in direct elections to empower these groups politically and ensure their effective representation.
Key Points
- National Janamorcha has proposed reserved constituencies for women and Dalits in Nepal's direct election system during the constitutional amendment process.
- The party suggests a 'joint electoral college' where only candidates from women and Dalit communities can contest reserved constituencies, with all citizens eligible to vote.
- The proposal aims to empower women and Dalits politically, addressing the limitations of the current proportional representation system and high costs of direct elections.
- Janamorcha supports rotating reserved constituencies on a cyclical basis, citing examples from countries like India, New Zealand, and Rwanda.
