Constitutional expert Bhimarjun Acharya has stated that the very name of the current constitution itself is problematic.
While presenting a paper at a Koshi Province-level interaction program on “Constitution Amendment: Necessity and Challenges,” jointly organized by the Nepal Democratic Lawyers Association and the Professional Intellectuals Department on Thursday, he expressed this view.
“Our constitution lacks linguistic accuracy, including proper punctuation. Even commas and full stops hold significance in a constitution. Only the independence of the judiciary can safeguard the nation’s existence,” Acharya said. “Nepal’s downfall is primarily due to the mismanagement within the judiciary. If the judiciary is not independent, the country cannot progress.”
He also raised concerns about the relevance of provincial governments, the proposal to make the Vice President the Chairperson of the National Assembly, and the need to reduce the number of seats in the House of Representatives. He emphasized that only a long-lasting constitution can ensure a country’s development, citing examples from Japan and the United States.
Acharya pointed out that different individuals interpret the constitution in their own ways and stressed the need for a constitution that serves as a unified document for everyone.
“As discussions on constitutional amendments are ongoing, it is crucial for us to remain vigilant and work towards making the constitution truly unified,” he said.