Upholding Constitution
Summary
Nepal marked its 11th Constitution Day as debate intensified over constitutional amendments to address the demands of the Gen Z movement and improve governance. Prime Minister Balendra Shah pledged full commitment to upholding the constitution and implementing it in both letter and spirit.
Key Points
- Nepal observed the 11th Constitution Day with calls to make the constitution more responsive to changing public demands.
- A government task force led by Prime Minister's Political Adviser Asim Shah has submitted a report after consulting experts and collecting 44,613 digital suggestions.
- The task force aims to build national consensus for constitutional amendment in response to the Gen Z movement and broader reform demands.
- Prime Minister Balendra Shah said the government is committed to upholding the constitution, good governance and the rule of law.