7-13 August 2015 #770

PULLED APART

DIWAKAR CHETTRI

The tragedy in this prolonged constitution-writing process all along has been that the long-term national interest of Nepal is being decided by politicians with short-term vision. Decisions on a new, inclusive constitution that will ensure justice, equity and prosperity through viable provinces are being based on electoral gerrymandering and bargaining for portfolios in the next government.