Constitution Implementation Reviewed Amidst Calls for Legal Reforms
Summary
Constitution Day has prompted a review of Nepal’s constitution 11 years after its promulgation, with calls for faster lawmaking, stronger coordination among state institutions, and legal reforms to complete federal implementation. National Assembly Chairman Narayan Prasad Dahal says the constitution has established major political gains, but delayed bills and incomplete laws have slowed the expected transformation in citizens’ lives.
Key Points
- The review marks 11 years since the Constitution of Nepal was promulgated and highlights gaps in the laws needed for full implementation.
- Narayan Prasad Dahal says federalism, secularism, and proportional inclusivity have been institutionalized, but lawmaking has moved too slowly.
- He blames delays on governments, parliament, bureaucracy, and political parties, and says the current year has been declared a year of lawmaking.
- The article also notes ongoing debate over constitutional amendment and the role of the National Assembly.
