Congress general secretaries call for sweeping reforms
Summary
Nepali Congress General Secretaries Gagan Thapa and Bishwa Prakash Sharma propose major reforms including limiting proportional representation MPs to one term, introducing primary elections, two-term PM limit, and strengthening foreign relations with India and China.
Key Points
- Nepali Congress General Secretaries Gagan Thapa and Bishwa Prakash Sharma propose structural reforms including limiting MPs elected proportionally to one term and introducing primary elections within the party.
- Both leaders call for a constitutional amendment to limit the prime minister to only two terms, in alignment with people's sentiment and party consensus.
- Thapa highlights the need to strengthen institutions to combat rising populism and reaffirm liberal democratic values in Nepal.
- On foreign policy, Thapa emphasizes prioritizing national interest, strengthening ties with India and China, and diversifying relations internationally while adhering to principles like non-alignment.
