Eight years young

To breathe life into the constitution, leaders should adhere to the spirit of constitutionalism.

When the Constitution of Nepal 2015 was launched with much fanfare throughout the country and perceptible protest in some parts, mostly in Madhesh, the expectation was that it would serve as the text that binds the Nepali nation together. After all, it had been brought into existence through a two-term gestation and countless debates, discussions, protests and promises. Eight years after the destiny of the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal was formally recognised in ink and paper, the constitution continues to face questions, mainly from two quarters.