National Assembly Chairman Dahal Stresses Need for Constitutional Amendments
Summary
National Assembly Chairman Narayan Prasad Dahal has called for timely constitutional amendments, saying changes should strengthen rather than reverse Nepal’s democratic achievements. He also warned that delayed lawmaking and unclear power-sharing among federal, provincial and local governments are hindering full implementation of the constitution.
Key Points
- Narayan Prasad Dahal said the constitution should be amended in line with changing times and public aspirations.
- He argued that constitutional changes must protect republic, federalism, secularism and proportional inclusion while making democracy stronger.
- Dahal identified delayed lawmaking as a major obstacle to implementing constitutional rights and urged faster legal reforms.
- He called for clear division of authority, resources and staff among the three tiers of government to strengthen federalism.
