Nepali Congress Pledges Electoral System Reform to Prevent Single-Party Majority

Kathmandu. The Nepali Congress has stated that the electoral system will be changed through a constitutional amendment to prevent any single party from securing a majority in the House of Representatives.

Addressing an interaction program titled 'Our Pledge, Your Question' organized in Kathmandu on Thursday, party President Gagan Thapa said that inclusivity would be further strengthened during the constitutional amendment.

'We are preparing to amend the electoral system through constitutional amendment,' stated President Thapa, 'The electoral system must be amended in such a way that a single party cannot secure a majority. Our plan is to make the amendment in a way that further strengthens inclusivity.'

President Thapa affirmed that the Congress remains fully committed to the constitution.

He also mentioned that the Congress has a plan to increase female participation in the Council of Ministers. He informed that they have formulated a plan detailing which articles of the constitution need to be changed for this purpose.