Nepal's Constitution: 11 Years of Journey, Challenges, and Future Path
Summary
Nepal marks 11 years since the promulgation of its constitution, with renewed debate over whether the charter needs amendment or full implementation. Former PM Baburam Bhattarai, Rastriya Swatantra Party General Secretary Bipin Acharya, and CPN (UML) youth leader Rachana Khadka debate the constitution’s strengths, shortcomings, and future path.
Key Points
- Nepal’s constitution has completed 11 years, sparking fresh discussion on amendment, implementation, and governance reform.
- Baburam Bhattarai says the constitution’s foundation is strong, but the form of government, federal demarcation, and judiciary need improvement.
- Bipin Acharya argues the main problem is weak implementation, not the constitution’s core spirit, and says reforms must be pursued carefully with consensus.
- Rachana Khadka says many achievements such as federalism, inclusivity, and women’s representation have been institutionalized and should not be blamed on the constitution.
