Safeguarding republicanism

We must initiate several reforms to ensure citizens’ continued trust in the current system.

Nepalis celebrated the 16th Republic Day on Monday. Republicanism, federalism, secularism and proportional inclusivity are interconnected and reinforce one another. If the republican governance system is weak, federalism, proportional inclusion and other related principles will also suffer. The constitution could also be jeopardised if republicanism fails. To maintain a stable republican system, it is crucial to ensure the stability and effectiveness of the constitution. Citizens have expressed concern about the cost of the existing governance system and the attitude of the political leaders. The pressing need now is addressing the shortcomings of the governance system and working towards meeting the expectations of the people.