Experts warn against hasty change in electoral system

As two major parties peddle the narrative of a flawed system that elects hung parliament, direct election is no panacea, observers say.

The calls to amend the Constitution of Nepal to revisit the current electoral system have been growing over the months. It formally started with the Nepali Congress Central Working Committee meeting in July last year. Over a dozen Congress central members advocated electing all members of the lower house through a first-past-the-post (FPTP) model by changing the mixed system that is currently in practice.