Challenges Of Implementing Constitution

The Constitution of Nepal was promulgated on September 20, 2015 after a long delay. With the declaration of Nepal as a federal republic and abolition of the monarchy, it became necessary to supplant the Constitution of Nepal, 2007 with a federal constitution in conformity with the changed political landscape. For this, a Constituent Assembly (CA) was formed in 2008 but it miserably failed to draft the constitution. However, the second CA was able to promulgate the constitution in 2015. It would be pertinent to note that it was possible mainly because of the earthquake that occurred in April 2015. The earthquake left destruction of property and loss of life in its trail, necessitating international aid and assistance for reconstruction.