This book systematically analyzes why constitutions do not survive in Nepal, despite sixty years of constitutional history. The author discusses the epistemology of ethnic federalism in Nepal and examines the challenges of nation building and post-nation constitutionalism. The work addresses the connection between ethnic identity, right to self-determination, constitution making and state restructuring, offering possible ways forward for Nepal. Chapters consider lessons to be drawn from the past and examine reasons for the abolition of monarchy in Nepal. The book highlights the major problems that the first elected Constituent Assembly (CA) faced in promulgating a new constitution, before it was dissolved in 2012. The concept of right to self-determination and its complexities at the domestic level are all explored, along with ways forward to address the problem of constitutionalism, ethnic federalism and democracy. The author offers solutions as to how the second CA could address problems to promulgate a new constitution. The book elaborates on the role that constitutionalism plays in constitution making and the survival of a constitution. Scholars of politics and international studies, policy makers and those with an interest in law and constitution in Asia will all find this work of interest.

Document from the year 2017 in the subject Politics - Topic: Peace and Conflict, Security, South Asian University (Department of International Relations), course: Conflict Transformation and Peace Building, language: English, abstract: Nepal, with the adoption and enforcement of a new constitution in 2015, entered into a new phase of development. The constitution adopted in September 2015 is the seventh constitution in Nepal. The constitution-making process has been a complex in Nepal. Nepal had to undergo several political turbulences and transformation before adopting this new constitution. The field report and the research paper aims to look into Nepal’s constitution-making process historically and understand and explain this process. In the process, it also will look at the concerns of Madhesis with regard to the constitution-making process and their representation in it. This research paper is broadly divided into two parts, the first part looks into the literature and provides the review of the literature that has looked into the aforementioned topic. The second part is the field report, wherein, through interviews, the first-hand accounts of people are collected and analyzed.

The most important task of constitution-making is the building of consensus, and developing a framework for coexistence and cooperation among communities, based on social justice, values and national identity. There is an earnest desire among the peoples of Nepal that their political leaders should come to a consensus and take the peace process forward and not squander this historic opportunity.

Nepal Was Formed With The Amalgamation Of Many Tiny Himalayan States By Prithvinarayan Shah, Who Proclaimed Himself As A King After Conquering These States. A Period Soon Started, When The Rana Family Acquired Real Political Power As Prime Minister, Which Became A Hereditary Power.With The Help Of The Indian Prime Minister Jawahar Lal Nehru, The Captive King Tribhuvan, Became Free In 1951 When He Acquired Power From The Prime Minister After Fleeing To India As A Fugitive. Latu King Mahendra Became More Autocratic And Tried To Distance Himself From Indian And Went Closer To China, At That Time An Adversary Of India.The Democratic Forces Were Crushed And Parliament Dissolved And The Leaders Of Nepali Congress Were Arrested. After His Death The Present King Birendra Has Shown Wisdom And Moderation And Has Transferred Powers To The People S Representatives. A Parliamentary Form Of Government Headed By G.P. Koirala Has Been Established Which Is Friendly To India.All These Developments Have Been Discussed In This Book.

Can Nepal stand apart from the turbulence of the modern world and develop politically and economically by transforming itself into a Zone of Peace? This book offers a comprehensive analysis of the question as neighboring Asian giants India and China make the region ever more important.