HoR Election: 76 days to go: Legal amendment to ensure population-based inclusive representation
Summary
The government of Nepal has issued an ordinance amending the Election Act to ensure population-based percentages for inclusive representation of various communities in the proportional election system.
Key Points
- The Nepalese government has established legal provisions to determine population-based percentages for proportional elections.
- An ordinance has been approved by the Council of Ministers and submitted to the President for enactment.
- The amendment targets proportional representation for Dalit, Indigenous, Ethnic, Khas Arya, Madhesi, Tharu, and Muslim groups.
- The changes align with the final report of the National Population Census 2078 BS.
