Opinions

Articles, interviews and notes in English and Nepali.

359 entries

Yes, Westminster

"Although most British people do not think of any other form of government for their country, there are many who agree that the Westminster system that they have been practicing needs reform from

Different tongues: Constituent Assembly

Like many countries in the world, Nepal is also concerned about the need to preserve its cultural and linguistic diversity according to the best formula that one can think of in the face of compe

Lawless lawmakers

A government which not only governs but also occupies the place traditionally given to a loyal opposition has become a fact of life in Nepal in the third year of the long-cherished "loktantra". O

Now what - History in Restrospect

The resignation of Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal "Prachanda" after his coalition government lost its majority when two key allies pulled out in protest against his dismissal of the Chief of A

The CA's worries

"You say you'll change the constitution; well, you know, we all want to change your head" The worry of the Constitutional Committee, which has the responsibility of producing a draft of the new c

Blast from the past

Those who have read Shakespeare's classic Julius Caesar will time and again remember the famous expression of Cassius, a nobleman, speaking to his friend, Brutus, "The fault, dear Brutus, is not

Justice at the grassroots

One of the most sensitive issues before Nepal's Constituent Assembly is the issue of restructuring the existing judiciary. Different options are being considered in this regard. Some form of rest

Polls apart

How to achieve a multi-ethnic legislature almost reflecting the national ethnic composition is one of the major issues before the Constituent Assembly (CA) Committee on Determination of the Form

Directly Election !

"Some politicians have been championing direct election of the prime minister as the parliamentary system has failed to give political stability" A number of Nepali Congress politicians led by id

Rights Now

"Points to ponder as the Committee on Fundamental Rights discusses what rights should be inserted in the new constitution" A Boston-based group Gay and Lesbian Advocates and Defenders announced t