Rethinking Constitutional Amendment – The Why and the How

Nepal ranks among the world's most politically unstable countries, having witnessed 29 governments in the 35 years since 1990. This instability intensified even after the abolition of the 240-year-old monarchy in 2008, which ended the unitary system and ushered in a federal democratic republic. The new political system promised inclusion, empowerment, and good governance—promises that have largely gone unfulfilled. Political leaders routinely blame 'hung parliaments' for persistent instability and poor governance. However, the root cause of this instability is the imprudence of political elites, fostered by voter apathy.