Debate On Presidential System

It seems that we are gradually heading towards presidential system of governance, which we did not accept in principle while framing the constitution in 2015. However, with the implementation of the statute, it has started showing this trend. As a matter of fact, the seed of presidential system was planted in the very draft of the constitution. After the publication of the first draft, which proposed president to be the protector of the constitution, it was opposed by some civil society leaders. It provides for ‘the prime obligation of president is to observe and protect the constitution (Article 1.4).