Constitution in crisis

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 “The full implementation of the Constitution will only be possible when the new Parliament, Federal Provinces and Local Bodies are elected, but our political parties look oblivious,” says constitutional expert Bipin Adhikari.

“Our Constitution is of course not flawless, and needs to be amended,” says political analyst Nilambar Acharya. “But what is not right is those who signed it just one year ago are now themselves pointing out its flaws.”

Constitutional lawyer Adhikari says the demand for the Constitution amendment is being pushed pretty blatantly by external rather than the internal forces. He adds: “If the Constitution is amended under external pressure, it will not fulfill aspirations of Nepalis.”

See the full article at http://www.nepalitimes.com/blogs/thebrief/2016/09/18/constitution-in-crisis/

About Bipin Adhikari

Dr. Bipin Adhikari is a constitutional lawyer, senior advocate and professor at Kathmandu University School of Law. View full biography »

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