Contradictory Laws: Eligible to contest elections, but not to become an MP
Summary
An integrated election bill in Nepal that would disqualify candidates facing criminal charges has been stalled, resulting in contradictory laws that allow candidates with pending cases to contest elections but bar them from serving as MPs after winning.
Key Points
- The integrated election bill proposed by the Election Commission was shelved at the Ministry of Home Affairs due to opposition from political parties.
- Current laws allow individuals facing court cases to contest elections but disqualify them from assuming MP positions if convicted or under certain investigations.
- The bill aimed to unify scattered election laws and introduce stricter disqualifications for candidates with serious criminal charges or convictions.
- Cases like Resham Chaudhary's and Rabi Lamichhane's illustrate the contradictions where elected individuals faced legal challenges preventing them from serving as MPs.
