What is the important decision of a Constituent Assembly?
The Constitution Assembly at the first meeting in course of writing the constitution will decide the future of Monarchy. This will be the first major decision by the Constituent Assembly in the history of Nepal. Such a decision of the Assembly will be decided by a simple majority among the members (article 159, sub article 3). The Assembly will also decide on the inclusiveness of the disadvantaged groups, Madhesi and Dalits into the mainstream of the government’s mechanism. Interim Constitution of Nepal has already approved the federal system of government and the Assembly will decide on the procedures and type of federalism for a new Nepal. 3. Right to Free and Fair Elections For an election to be free, citizens must have the right and opportunity to choose their leaders and representatives. Citizens must have freedom of movement, speech, expression and to form groups/associations. The political environment should be free of intimidation. Participation by all, from all sectors, who ar
