Nepal could have ‘concise statute’ to meet deadline

Instead of a full-fledged constitution, Nepal could adopt a ‘concise statute’ to meet the May 28 deadline for adopting a new constitution, reports Utpal Parashar.

Updated on: Mar 8, 2010, 18:06:08 IST

Hindustan Times | By Utpal Parashar, Kathmandu

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Instead of a full-fledged constitution, Nepal could adopt a ‘concise statute’ to meet the May 28 deadline for adopting a new constitution.

Chairman of Constituent Assembly Subhash Nembang has stated that if the major parties agree on the key issues, a brief statute could be adopted and the detailed constitution finalized later.

Nepal’s Constituent Assembly is set to amend its work schedule for the 10th time as the

Constitution Committee missed the March 5 deadline to prepare the first draft of the constitution.

The draft was not completed on time as the lawmakers from different parties failed to agree on the reports of the nine thematic committees on schedule.

Speaking to a delegation on Sunday, Nembang, however, made it clear that the ay 28 deadline for adopting the new constitution would not be changed.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Utpal Parashar
A seasoned senior journalist, I have nearly three decades of experience across print, digital, and online platforms, covering political transitions, insurgencies, environmental issues, and development stories in India and Nepal. I am skilled in breaking news, leading editorial teams and launch of newspaper editions. I am adept at leveraging digital trends and social media to expand global reach, with a strong ethical foundation and a reputation for impactful journalism. An alumnus of Asian College of Journalism, I joined Hindustan Times in New Delhi as a trainee reporter in May 1997. Over the years, I have been posted in Dehradun, Kathmandu (Nepal) and Guwahati. Currently, as Senior Assistant Editor at Hindustan Times, I lead a team reporting on India’s northeastern states. My work involves in-depth analysis, and engaging multimedia storytelling across formats, including text, photo, video, and interactive content. I am skilled in producing timely, shareable content, leveraging digital platforms and social media to engage global audiences. Throughout my career with the Hindustan Times, I have led diverse editorial teams, designed capacity-building activities, and supported reporters in developing strong story ideas, ethical reporting practices, digital skills, and fact-checking techniques. As Senior Assistant Editor for Northeast India, I have been responsible for guiding correspondents through complex political, humanitarian, and community-level stories using multimedia formats. Earlier, as Foreign Correspondent in Nepal, I produced extensive reporting during Nepal’s democratic transition and the 2015 earthquake and its aftermath.Read More

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