Inaugurating an international conference on ´Dynamics of Constitution Making in Nepal in Post-conflict Scenario´, President Yadav said, “Now is the time for Nepal and its friends from the global community to demonstrate to the enemies of peace and humanity that there is no space in this world for violence, lawlessness and injustice.”
Stressing on the need for consensus among political parties to draft new constitution on time, he said, “Since constitution writing is a blend of technical and social processes, consensus building on a common constitutional framework needs skills and serious commitment on the part of stakeholders engaged in the process.”
The conference attended by dozens of national and international constitutional experts will discuss various dynamics of constitutional making process in Nepal. The conference will be held till January 17.
“This conference will help Nepal benefit from your experiences in drafting a democratic constitutional framework that can secure human rights for all and ensure justice to the deprived,” President Yadav said.
President Yadav expressed his hope that the new constitution to be drafted on May 28, 2010 will create a basis for Nepal and the Nepali people to ensure unity in diversity and pave a roadmap for establishing sustainable peace and prosperity in Nepal.
“Institutions like independent judiciary, human rights ombudsman and free press are essential watchdogs to protect and strengthen constitutionalism and democratic values,” he added.
He said that new constitution will not only establish Nepal as an inclusive, secular and federal state but also provide clear avenues for conflict transformation, restorative justice, reconciliation, development and efficient leadership.
Speaking at the conference, Constituent Assembly (CA) Chairperson Subas Chandra Nembang said that the issue of restructuring the state, especially the quest for a suitable model for federalization, has received serious attention in the CA.
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