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Nepal's Constitution (Ii): the Expanding
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234 Nepals Constitution -II- the Expanding Political Matrix.Docx
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Constituent Assembly Election 2064: List of Winning Candidates
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The Interim Constitution of Nepal, 2063 (2007)
A T S h A e M E I N n D t E e D r B i Y m T H C E F The Interim o I R n g]kfnsf] S s T , t S i Constitution of E t C u cGtl/d O t N i D o Nepal, 2063 (2007) A n N ;+ljwfg,2063 D o klxnf], bf];|f] / t];|f] ;+zf]wg;lxt T AS AMENDED BY THE FIRST, SECOND f H I N AND THIRD AMENDMENTS R D e p A M a This publication of the Interim E l N g]kfnsf] cGtl/d ;+ljwfg, @)^# sf] of] , D Constitution of Nepal 2007 is new in 2 M 0 ;+:s/0f w]/} lsl;dn] gf}nf] 5 . k|ydtM, E several ways. Firstly, the English translation N 6 T S has been revised to remove inaccuracies klxnf] cg'jfb xtf/df tof/ ug'{ k/]sf 3 and clarify obscurities which result from sf/0f ePsf c;fGble{stf x6fpg tyf ( 2 the haste in which the first translation had c:ki6 s'/fx?nfO{ :ki6 ug{ cª\u|]hL 0 The Interim 0 to be prepared. Secondly, it integrates the cg'jfbnfO{ kl/dfh{g ul/Psf] 5 . bf];|f] s'/f 7 g]kfnsf] amendments made by the three xfn ;Ddsf tLgj6f ;+zf]wgåf/f ;+zf]lwt ) amendment Acts into the text of the k s'/fx?nfO{ ;+ljwfgsf] kf7df PsLs[t g l x Constitution of Constitution – thus it shows the complete n ul/Psf] 5 . To;}n] of] k':ts k|sfzg ]k f text as it is in force, at the date this volume ], cGtl/d f ePsf] ldlt;Dd sfof{Gjogdf /x]sf] b n is published. -
Nepal Communist Party's Fragile Unity Falls Apart
WI THOUT F EAR O R F A V O U R Nepal’s largest selling English daily Vol XXVIII No. 295 | 8 pages | Rs.5 O O Printed simultaneously in Kathmandu, Biratnagar, Bharatpur and Nepalgunj 25.4 C -3.6 C Wednesday, December 23, 2020 | 08-09-2077 Dharan Jumla Nepal Communist Party’s fragile unity falls apart Factions led by Oli and Dahal are in bid to wrest control of the party, as both claim to have majority members on their side. MAY 16 Five- MAY 29 Dahal JULY third week Mid-AUG to mid-SEP NOV 20 Oli MARCH 4 point agree- makes public Dahal and Nepal Agreement between and Dahal Oli under- ment for party the agreement reach a written Dahal and Nepal; Nepal reach agree- JAN 26 Agni goes kid- Mid-JUNE to APRIL 20 unification between him agreement to relegated to fourth ment: Oli to Sapkota ney trans- SEP 5 Internal JAN second week mid-JULY Dahal lead the gov- Government MAY 17 Then and Oli to run remove Oli as rank; Nepal presents a elected as plant conflict surfac- Five Secretariat and Nepal unite Mid-OCT to mid-NOV ernment, issues ordinanc- CPN-UML and the government both prime min- note of dissent; Oli and the speaker es, Dahal member close to accusing Oli of AUG 16 Bamdev Dahal demands Dahal to run es related to the CPN (Maoist in turns ister and party Nepal have a heated of the announces Dahal form running the Gautam proposed implementation of the party as Constitutional 2018 Centre) unite 2019 chair debate 2020 Lower changes in ‘Dhobighat government as as party’s vice- the deal to make him executive Council and House ministers alliance’ per -
As Gyawali Lands in Delhi, India Hints Boundary Talks Unlikely
WITHOUT F EAR OR FAVOUR Nepal’s largest selling English daily Vol XXVIII No. 318 | 8 pages | Rs.5 O O Printed simultaneously in Kathmandu, Biratnagar, Bharatpur and Nepalgunj 22.9 C -3.9 C Friday, January 15, 2021 | 02-10-2077 Dipayal Jumla As Gyawali lands in Delhi, India hints boundary talks unlikely Joint Commission and boundary talks are two different mechanisms, says India’s Ministry of External Affairs, even as Nepal keeps the territory issue high on the agenda. SURESH RAJ NEUPANE external affairs minister tomorrow.” NEW DELHI, JAN 14 “The joint commission is an impor- tant mechanism. It provides an oppor- In what could be a major setback for tunity for reviewing at high level the the KP Sharma Oli government, India entire gamut of our bilateral partner- has indicated that boundary talks are ship and to provide political guidance unlikely during Foreign Minister to further enhance the special and Pradeep Gyawali’s New Delhi visit. unique ties that exist between our two Gyawali arrived in the Indian capi- countries. We look forward to con- tal on Thursday to participate in the structive discussions on the numer- Sixth Meeting of the India-Nepal Joint ous sectors that encompass our bilat- Commission, a high-level mechanism eral agenda.” that deals with the entire gamut of Gyawali’s is the first high level visit bilateral relations. to Delhi from Kathmandu in over a The boundary issue is high on the year which saw bilateral ties hitting a POST PHOTO: DURGA LAL KC agenda, but as soon as Gyawali landed rock bottom. -
As Oli Skates on Thin Ice, Ruling Party Meetings Come Thick and Fast
WITHOUT F EAR OR FAVOUR Nepal’s largest selling English daily Vol XXVIII No. 292 | 8 pages | Rs.5 O O Printed simultaneously in Kathmandu, Biratnagar, Bharatpur and Nepalgunj 23.1 C -7.4 C Sunday, December 20, 2020 | 05-09-2077 Dipayal Jumla As Oli skates on thin ice, ruling party meetings come thick and fast Oli, who rarely steps out of Baluwatar, goes to Khumaltar to ‘convince’ Dahal and then drops by Thapa’s residence amid pressure to withdraw the ordinance. TIKA R PRADHAN party committee should decide its KATHMANDU, DEC 19 fate,” said a member of Dahal’s secretariat. Nepal Communist Party chair and Party insiders say Oli seems to have Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli run out of options and hence was barely steps out of Baluwatar. making a last-ditch effort to reach a Especially since he underwent a deal with Dahal ahead of Sunday’s second kidney transplant on March 4 Standing Committee meeting, which and given the pandemic, most of is expected to discuss Dahal’s political the party and Cabinet meetings are document as well as Oli’s rebuttal. held at his official residence. But But if Oli does not withdraw the sometimes Oli does venture out. And ordinance before the meeting, that this happens whenever he is in a will become the major agenda and Oli deep crisis. will face censure for refusing to abide Just as the opposing faction led by by Wednesday’s party decision, other chair Pushpa Kamal Dahal pre- according to leaders. pared to turn up the heat on Oli to Oli’s sudden move on Tuesday of abide by party decisions or step down, bulldozing an ordinance to amend he decided to turn on the charm. -
House Dissolution
WITHOUT F EAR OR FAVOUR Nepal’s largest selling English daily Vol XXVIII No. 294 | 8 pages | Rs.5 O O Printed simultaneously in Kathmandu, Biratnagar, Bharatpur and Nepalgunj 24.7 C -4.5 C Tuesday, December 22, 2020 | 07-09-2077 Biratnagar Jumla House dissolution: Whether it’s lawful is now for Supreme Court to decide Despite political parties terming Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli’s move ‘unconstitutional’, in terms of its legality the final arbiter will be the court. BINOD GHIMIRE KATHMANDU, DEC 21 When Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli’s Cabinet recommended the disso- lution of the House of Representatives on Sunday morning, constitutional experts, politicians and other observ- ers were quick to label the move “unconstitutional” and called on President Bidya Devi Bhandari to have consultations on the recommen- dation. But by afternoon, she dissolved Parliament and announced the dates POST PHOTO for midterm elections . The statement The hearing will start on Wednesday. from the Office of the President cited Article 76 (1) and (7) and Article faction led by Nepal Communist Party POST PHOTO: KESHAV THAPA 85 of the constitution and announced chair Pushpa Kamal Dahal and senior A protester holds a placard saying ‘Parliament dissolution: the biggest mockery of democracy’ from inside a police van after his detention from outside Singha Durbar, Kathmandu on Monday. the dissolution in “the spirit and leader Madhav Kumar Nepal, Nepali Police rounded up 16 human rights activists and civil society members while protesting against the KP Sharma Oli government’s move of dissolving the House of Representatives. value of the parliamentary system Congress and other political parties as and the practice within our parlia- well as sections of the public have mentary system and in the different started approaching the Supreme countries”. -
NEOC CA Ellection Cover English.FH11
Nepal OBSERVATION Constituent Assembly Election - 2008 Comprehensive Report /fli6o« lgjfrg{ koj{ If0f] ;ldlt -lgofs_] National Election Observation Committee (NEOC) National Secretariat Satoaki Memorial Building, Kupondole-10, Lalitpur, Nepal GPO Box: 26550, Tel: 01-5541502, Fax: 977-1-5541503 Email: [email protected], [email protected], www.neocnepal.org CA Election Observation Comprehensive Report Chief Editor : Dr. Gopal Krishna Siwakoti Expert Contribution : Prof. Kapil Shrestha Translation Support : Pranav Bhattarai Special Assistance : Bhawani Prasad Kharel Shobhakar Budhathoki Bhoj Raj Timilsina Bibha Prajapati Computer : Nawaraj Neupane Cover Design : Uni Graphics, Anamnagar, Kathmandu Tel : 01-691 2152 Secretariat Support : Badri Prasad Siwakoti Financial Assistance : Canadian Cooperation Office Royal Danish Embassy Royal Norwegian Embassy Publisher : National Election Observation Committee (NEOC) Copyright © : NEOC ISBN : 978-9937-2-0754-6 Printing : Press Solution Pvt.Ltd. Kathmandu Tel: 01–6203158 First Edition : 4500 copies Year of Publication : August, 2008 Table of Contents Page No. Publisher's Note Executive Summary An Introduction to Nepal 1 Neoc Organizational Profile 3 NEOC Election Observation Protocol 8 NEOC Activities At-a-Glance 9 Section-I : Historical Outlook 15 A Glance at Political History A Glance at Election History Chronology of Important Events Electoral Law and Acts Profile of Political Parties Registration of Poitical Parties Voters Registration Media Coverage Section -II : Pre-Election Setting 42 A Synopsis