KATHMANDU: CPN (Maoist Centre) Chair Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ has called for amending Nepal’s constitution to better institutionalize the rights of marginalized communities.
Speaking in the House of Representatives on Monday, Dahal said the constitution must be revised to guarantee the identity and rights of excluded, oppressed castes, classes, regions, and communities.
“The rights of the Nepali people must be further institutionalized. Constitutional amendments are necessary to ensure the inclusion and recognition of those who have historically been neglected,” he said.
Dahal stated that if the current coalition government, led by the Nepali Congress and CPN-UML, dares to move forward with constitutional amendments, his party, as the main opposition, is prepared to take responsibility for securing the required two-thirds majority in Parliament.
He highlighted the need for progressive amendments in areas such as governance structure, electoral system, provincial names and boundaries, fiscal federalism, inclusivity, and social justice.
“If the government has the courage, I am ready to take the responsibility of securing the required majority as the leader of the main opposition,” he declared.
Dahal also warned that the government’s current behavior poses a greater threat to republicanism than any monarchist or external force.
“If there is a threat to the republic, it is not from monarchists or anyone else—it is from the actions of the government itself,” he said.
He further argued that the electoral system, governance style, and structural framework have contributed to growing public dissatisfaction.
“The governance system has failed to meet the expectations of the people. Public trust in the system is eroding. A serious review is now essential,” he said.
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