From ballot box to courtroom, Nepal debates its constitutional future

english.onlinekhabar.com · 1 week ago

A government task force, led by Prime Minister Balendra Shah, is consulting with stakeholders on constitutional amendment, focusing on governance, electoral systems, federalism, the judiciary, and constitutional bodies. The task force, convened by advisor Asim Shah, has faced criticism for its hasty formation and lack of prior parliamentary consultation. Discussions cover potential changes to the form of governance, electoral processes, federal administrative and fiscal structures, judicial independence, and the functioning of constitutional bodies.