Constitution of Nepal Cries Out for Attention
Summary
Nepal’s constitution is portrayed as a wounded document trapped in political self-interest, unfinished inclusion, and repeated attacks from successive leaders and parties. The piece reflects on the struggles behind its birth, the Madhesh protests, the blockade, and the ongoing debate over its identity and direction.
Key Points
- The article presents the Constitution of Nepal as a living voice lamenting its troubled birth, repeated distortions, and lack of full public ownership.
- It recalls the long struggle from the idea of a Constituent Assembly through the 2007 and 2063 constitutional processes to the 2072 constitution.
- The piece cites the Madhesh protests, the blockade, and political compromises over secularism, socialism, and republicanism as wounds inflicted on the constitution.
- It criticizes leaders and institutions, including Ram Baran Yadav, KP Sharma Oli, Bidya Devi Bhandari, Sushila Karki, and parties in power, for weakening constitutional guardianship.
