Electoral Reform On The Anvil?

The grand coalition government comprised of Nepali Congress and CPN-UML has announced to review, among others, the prevailing mixed electoral system that blends first-past-the-post (FPTP) and proportional representation (PR) mode of elections. To this end, the major parties are ready to carefully review the provisions of the constitution and make necessary amendments deemed necessary for what is called as progressive democratic reforms in the political system. The major parties seem especially resentful of the PR system that, according to the NC and UML leaders, has hindered to produce the single party led stable government in the country.