Constitution Day puts Nepal’s constitutional future in focus
Summary
Nepal marked the 11th Constitution Day with leaders divided over whether to protect the charter’s existing gains or amend it to meet new political and social demands. President Ramchandra Paudel and Prime Minister Balendra Shah stressed full implementation, while party leaders pushed for review, reform and targeted amendments.
Key Points
- Nepal marked the 11th anniversary of its constitution as leaders debated its next phase and how to turn its guarantees into everyday rights and services.
- President Ramchandra Paudel urged full implementation, stronger accountability, effective constitutional bodies and better access to justice.
- Prime Minister Balendra Shah said the government would uphold the constitution while focusing on good governance, anti-corruption measures and a knowledge-based economy.
- Party leaders including Rabi Lamichhane, Gagan Kumar Thapa, KP Sharma Oli, Pushpa Kamal Dahal and Baburam Bhattarai offered differing views on review, amendments and protection of the charter.
