Nepali Congress Urges Expedited Constitution Amendment

Kathmandu, July 22 (PTI) Senior leaders of Nepal's ruling Nepali Congress (NC) have resolved to urge the K P Sharma Oli-led coalition government to expedite the constitution amendment process, aiming to fortify the democratic republic system.

This decision emerged from a meeting on Monday, attended by seven former NC office bearers at the residence of NC leader and Deputy Prime Minister and Urban Development Minister Prakash Man Singh in Chaksibari. Senior Nepali Congress leader Bimalendra Nidhi, who also participated in the meeting, emphasized the necessity to advance the agreement on constitution amendments, initially concluded between the ruling Congress and the CPN (UML). "Amending the constitution is crucial for the effective implementation of the federal, democratic republic system and for addressing issues related to the rights and adequate representation of women, backward communities, and marginalized groups," Nidhi explained to PTI. Concerns were raised about the coalition government's lack of initiative in advancing the necessary steps for constitutional amendments to reinforce the democratic republic framework, he added.