Is Mixed Electoral System Flawed?

With the formation of new coalition government involving the two largest political parties – Nepali Congress (NC) and CPN-UML – Nepal has entered into a phase of another political experiment under the new constitution promulgated in 2015. The NC-UML alliance bears both risks and opportunities. It can restore much-desired political stability if the allies work in close coordination and with broader understanding. But its failure will pose a question to the efficacy of constitution. Any attempt to amend the national charter without national consensus can open a Pandora’s Box, igniting new societal conflicts.