Expression of Opinion on Political Restructuring of Nepal

1. Introduction

Nepalese Forum for Human Rights and People’s Democracy (NEHURIPD-AUSTRALIA) has put the following questionnaire to collect your invaluable opinion backed by experience, ideology and knowledge of the political structure in the context of current Nepali political situation. We intend to publish a detail report in the form of a book based upon your ideas to help in this complex but very sensitive and important topic of political restructuring.

 

2. Your Personal Details
Surname:
First Name:
Middle Name:
Country of Residence:
Full Address:
Telephone Number:
E-mail Address:

3. Confidentiality

Would you authorise NEHURIPD to publish your name & opinion in its publication?

Yes
No

 
4. Opinion

4.1 What are the key problems which triggered discussion on the need of political restructuring of Nepal?

    • a. Racial discrimination based on caste, religion & ethnicity
    • b. Geography based unfair distribution of national resources
    • c. Purely economic issues
    • d. Political suppression and social discrimination
    • e. Combination of social, political and economic issues
    • f. Other

Please provide explanation to your answer with required evidences where applicable

4.2 Which one of the following structures is likely to help finding long term solution of the current problem(s)? Please select one of the following.

  • a. Establish practical and people focussed governance system by keeping the current structure as it is
  • b. Establish practical and people focussed governance system by modifying the current political structure
  • c. Complete change in the political structure with a federal system
  • d. Complete change in the political structure without federal system

If your answer is (a):

Please state the practical and people focussed governance system and explain how it solves the existing problem(s)? Please support your explanation by evidences and data as you wish.

If your answer is (b):

What modified current political structure should Nepal have? Please state the practical and people focussed governance system and explain how it solves the existing problems? Please support your explanation by evidences and data as you wish.

 

If your answer is (c):

4.2.1 On what basis the federal states are to be formed?

1. Based on economic resources and geography so that each federal states control similar economic resources and have equal opportunity of growth in future
2. Based on ethnic community like Limbuwan, Khambuwan, Tharuhat etc. considering the historical facts before unification of Nepal by Prithbi Narayan Shah
3. Based on geographical landscape such as one Madhes, one Pahad and one Himalaya state
4. Based on division made by big rivers like Koshi, Gandaki, Karnali etc.

 

4.2.2 How many states should new federal Nepal have?

1. 3 to 6
2. 6 to 10
3.10 to 15
4. 15 to 20
5. More than 20

 

4.2.3 Which of the following federal structure best suits the country?

  • i. Federal structure with autonomous federal states and rights of self determination
  • ii. Federal structure with autonomous federal states without rights of self determination
  • iii. Federal structure without autonomy

If your response is (i):

4.2.3.1 Please state what autonomous power is appropriate to provide to the states?

      

 

 

4.2.3.2 Please state in what area the rights of self determination should be provided to the states?

      

 

 

4.2.3.3 Why do you think the rights to self determination do not pose any threat to the country’s national integrity and unity?

      

If your response is (ii):

4.2.3.4 Please state what autonomous power is appropriate to provide to the states?

      

 

4.2.3..5 Why do you think no rights to self determination will advantage for autonomous federal system?

     

If your response is (iii):

4.2.3.6 Please explain what federal structure are you referring to?

    

 

If your answer is (d):

What you think is the best non federal political structure?

    
 

4.3 Please explain how your choice of the structure (federal or non federal) solves the prevailing economic, social and political problems of the country? Please provide supporting evidences, data etc. as much as possible.

    


Thank You For Your Time
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