Himal Press 
KATHMANDU: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has said that constitutional amendments could address political instability in the country.
Speaking at a special ceremony organized on the occasion of the Constitution Day and National Day, he expressed confidence that constitutional amendments would proceed with the consensus of all political parties in parliament. “We won’t just look at parliamentary numbers in the amendment process. We will make every effort to forge consensus of all parties, not just those in government,” Oli said. “The constitution must be made timely. This means removing or modifying provisions that are no longer suitable, changing areas that don’t align with the ‘letter and spirit’ or cause obstruction.”
PM Oli said all sides must be committed to political stability, policy continuity and prosperity. He outlined a vision where youth can confidently find employment within the country, workers can trust in dignified work, citizens have equal access to healthcare and no one goes to bed hungry. “We need to create an environment where children are found in schools, not on streets, and farmers receive fair prices and markets for their produce,” he added.
While acknowledging the lack of immediate financial resources to implement all constitutionally guaranteed fundamental rights, Oli assured that the government is working to arrange resources and provide relief to the people.
PM Oli described Nepal’s federal democratic republic as a system with healthy competition. He defined true democracy as one that ensures equal access to rights and opportunities, equality, social justice, security and dignity for all. “Our system is a federal democratic republic, not a continuation of any dynastic autocratic rule. It is a progressive system where people choose their own rulers,” he said, adding that there is no going back from this system.
Recalling the day’s significance, PM Oli remembered the years of struggle, sacrifices of thousands, and relentless effort that led to the creation of the country’s main law. “Today marks the institutionalization of the organized movement for rights that Nepali people started in 1993 BS, and the fulfillment of people’s desire since 2007 BS to ‘govern themselves and write their own constitution’,” he said.
Oli claimed that the constitution, barring exceptions, has encompassed the sentiments of all Nepalis.
The ceremony was attended by President Ram Chandra Poudel, Vice President Ramsahay Prasad Yadav, Chief Justice Bishwambhar Prasad Shrestha, Speaker Devraj Ghimire, Chairman of the National Assembly, and high-ranking government officials, among others.
