Amendment to the constitution: A surprising proposal There is a saying that smoke doesn't rise without fire. In other words, even rumours can hold a grain of truth. For the past few years, whispers of a major political shift have been circulating among the public. Opinion 08 Jul, 2024
CDF and its latest iteration: A mockery of the SC's decision Following the approach of the FY 2081/82 federal budget, the new government of Madhesh decided in its first cabinet meeting to transform the Parliamentary Development Fund into schemes to provide funds to the MPs in the province assembly. Opinion 24 Jun, 2024
Full proportional system of elections: The best solution to people's dissatisfaction In the present period of crisis, where there is distrust, dissatisfaction and anger among the people regarding the country’s politics, political institutions and leadership in state matters, questions are being raised about our election system. Opinion 05 Oct, 2023
EDITORIAL: Accept EC's proposals Will the major political parties that have sway on almost all the major issues be ready to adopt the suggestions made by the Election Commission (EC) through the draft of the Integrated Election Management Bill, which was submitted to the Ministry of Home Affairs on July 3? Opinion 30 Aug, 2023
EDITORIAL: Sweeping poll reforms Should the Federal Parliament endorse the new integrated Election Bill as proposed by the Election Commission (EC), the country will witness sweeping reforms in the election system, making the political parties more accountable to the electorate. Opinion 05 Jul, 2023
EDITORIAL: New poll system Just two elections after the new constitution was promulgated in 2015, former prime minister and Nepali Congress president Sher Bahadur Deuba has talked of changing the electoral system in the country. Opinion 12 Jun, 2023
Deuba moots election system change NC President Sher Bahadur Deuba broached the idea of changing the electoral system so that members of the House of Representatives could be elected through first-past-the-post system and members of the National Assembly through Proportional Representation system. Nepal 11 Jun, 2023
Ruling alliance assured of CPN (US) backing CPN (Unified Socialist) leader Madhav Kumar Nepal today assured partners of the ruling alliance that he was not looking for alternative coalition. He, however, warned major partners of the tieup not to be arrogant while sharing key posts. Nepal 20 Dec, 2022
Poll panel to submit election results to president today The Election Commission today released the final results of parliamentary and provincial assembly elections held on November 20 to elect 825 representatives - 275 members in the House of Representatives and 550 members in the provincial assemblies. Nepal 15 Dec, 2022
Counting of 10.5 million PR votes completed: EC As per the latest count, the CPN (UML) has received 2,845,642 votes while the Nepali Congress got 2,715,225 votes. Kathmandu 06 Dec, 2022
Nepal votes for HoR, PA seats today Parliamentary and Provincial Assembly polls will be held today between 7:00am to 5:00pm. Nepal 20 Nov, 2022
Silence period begins, EC all set to conduct polls The Election Commission has completed almost all its preparations for November 20 parliamentary and provincial elections, the silence period for which starts at midnight today. Nepal 18 Nov, 2022
