Lalitpur: Nepali Congress President and former Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba has emphasized the necessity of safeguarding the current constitution, which was crafted based on an inclusive proportional system. Addressing a program organized by the party’s Professional and Intellectual Department and the Democratic Lawyers’ Association at the party office in Lalitpur, Deuba remarked that while the current constitutional provisions make it challenging for any party to secure a majority in parliament, they have facilitated opportunities for women to attain high positions in governance. During the event, he received a recommendation report derived from interactions organized by the Department across seven provinces.
According to National News Agency Nepal, Deuba stated, “We’ve the best constitution. It is inclusive and proportional.” He reiterated that the difficulty in securing a parliamentary majority is not the fault of the party but a result of the constitutional framework. He emphasized the need for the party to work diligently to secure a majority of votes independently. Deuba also highlighted the importance of the suggestions provided to the party, as they offer insights from the public perspective.
On the same occasion, Indra Bahadur Baniya, the Nepali Congress President in Bagmati Province, highlighted the necessity of addressing weaknesses in the constitution to ensure national stability. Former Chair of the administrative court, Kashiraj Dahal, pointed out the confusion surrounding the rights outlined in the constitution’s schedules. He suggested a fully proportional system to enhance the effectiveness of the National Assembly and called for inclusivity in appointments across all constitutional bodies.
Department Chief Dr. Dila Sangraula emphasized the need to tackle challenges in the constitution’s implementation. She shared that the suggestions on constitutional implementation were handed to the party and made public. Sangraula outlined several recommendations received by the Department, including reconsidering federal structure spending, making the country a Hindu State with religious freedom, increasing women’s participation, ensuring competition among women in direct elections, reducing the number of constituencies and local levels, and assigning responsibility for education and health to the federal government.