Democracy and Development in Nepal: Prospects and Challenges

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It is widely expected that Nepal will finally be able to embark on the road of peace and economic development as the election day is getting closer. This may be the first election in Nepal after democracy restored in 1990, mainly led by social, economic and development problems rather than political problems. In particular, Nepal expects the seven provincial governments established after the election to solve problems in rural areas. In establishing the Constitution of Nepal, the parties chose the federal system and thought that a unified centralized government is the major obstacle in the development process of the country.

Nepal can not enjoy true democracy unless the majority factions determine the issues concerning women, indigenous peoples, and Maoists. The expansion of democracy in Nepal includes not only changes in political citizenship, constitutional reform, government form but also realization of citizenship in a complete sense that requires substantial social, cultural and economic conditions Can be said to be included. . Maoists and their popularity may threaten the survival of democracy, but in democratic systems, people's choices must be respected. Maoists are considered the most powerful political forces. Therefore, the international community should be involved with the Maoists. Participation may not work, but the result of isolating a strong political group may be worse, and this political group can win the majority of referendums. Although the election of CA consolidated participatory democracy, this alone can not create rules that are essential to the integration of democracy.