Kathmandu, May 9: Former Speaker and constitutionalist Damannath Dhungana has argued that the weaknesses in the constitution should be reviewed and amended to safeguard the constitution.
Speaking at a seminar on “Politics, Literature, Journalism and Social Sites” organized Thursday by Pradip Giri Socialist Study Centre, Dhungana claimed that the constitution has not taken its shape rather the situation has been more chronic.
He appealed to one and all to make a thorough review of the entire developments since 2007 BS and argued that the feud among the political parties has impacted the country’s development processes and nationality.
Likewise, Nepali Congress leader Bimalendra Nidhi said that the federalism achieved from people’s sacrifices and struggles is yet incomplete. “But, we are reluctant to provide constitutionally guaranteed rights on police, administration and civil servants to the provinces,” he said urging to review the electoral system as well.
Also speaking at the event, CPN (Maoist Centre) leader Pampha Bhusal said that ensuring an equilibrium of representation and electoral system is a crucial issue for now. “Political instability has been created. Beginning of a fresh debate for political stability and socioeconomic development has been inevitable by amending the constitution in one or the other way,” Bhusal added.
Similarly, CPN (Unified Socialist) leader Ram Kumari Jhakri said challenges were created as the federal level was given more rights through the local level was supposed to get more rights in federalism. Jhakri viewed equal distribution of resources has not taken place and there has been misappropriation of limited means and resources.
Jhakri said that now either the form of governance or electoral system should be revised and the local level should be made accountable.
Professor Abhi Subedi pointed out that we need to rise above the politics of conspiracy theory for the right use of socialism and the political system.
