One-third of the respondents said they accept the constitution though they are not completely satisfied with the draft. However, some 32 percent have rejected the draft outright, according to the survey.
Responding to the question, "Are you satisfied with the draft constitution?" some 35 percent said that they are not satisfied with the draft but can accept it. But 24 percent said they were completely satisfied.
Likewise, some 32 percent said they are not satisfied with the draft, while 9 percent said they do not know.
Some 702 people from 20 districts took part in the survey. Political pundits say acceptance by a majority of respondents can be taken as a green signal for promulgation of the new constitution.
According to Prof Krishna Khanal this can be taken as people's green signal for promulgation of the new constitution. "Wholehearted and partial acceptance by 60 percent can be explained as an acceptance," he said.
Likewise, political analyst Puranjan Acharya said the survey result shows impatience of the Nepali people. "People want a new constitution at any cost," he said. "The survey result reflects growing impatience and pessimism among the people," he added.
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However, advocate Deependra Jha said, "Though a majority of respondents want a new constitution in any form, 32 percent cannot be ignored," he said, adding that the prolonged political transition has made people accept the draft constitution in any way. "But almost one third of the people have rejected the draft outright. This is a serious matter."
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Federalism
Respondents accept federalism, according to the survey. Some 64 percent said federalism is necessary, whereas some 23 percent said federalism is not necessary. Likewise, seven percent said they don't know, and six percent did not want to comment. Khanal, described the survey result as acceptance of federalism by the Nepali people.
Similarly, Jha described the result as encouraging. "Acceptance of federalism by 64 percent respondents is a victory for federalism.
Electoral system
Respondents were against the proposed electoral system. According to the survey, some 48 percent rejected the proposed electoral model. "It is a clear indication that the people want directly-elected executive," Jha said. However, Acharya claimed that the result is not indicative of what people really want.
Major parties losing ground
The survey also shows that political parties have been losing ground. While 26 per cent said they voted for Nepali Congress, 13 percent for CPN-UML, 11 percent for UCPN-Maoist and 11 percent for Madhes-based parties. But asked which party they would vote for in the local elections if held, only 19 percent said they will vote for Nepali Congress, 11 per cent for CPN-UML, eight percent for UCPN-Maoist and 10 percent for Madesh-based parties. Acharya said that the result shows that the four major political parties are losing their ground.
