Constitution of Nepal 2015
- Title
- Constitution of Nepal 2015
- Description
Nepal promulgated its new constitution on September 20, 2015, after years of political negotiations and two Constituent Assembly elections. The constitution established Nepal as a Federal Democratic Republic divided into seven provinces. It guaranteed fundamental rights, proportional representation, and provisions for marginalized communities. The constitution was endorsed by an overwhelming majority (507 out of 598) in the Constituent Assembly but faced protests from Madhesi communities who felt underrepresented.
- Period
- Republic
- Year (BS)
- 2072
- Year (AD)
- 2015
- CMAT Significance
- The 2015 Constitution is a top CMAT topic on Nepal's governance structure, fundamental rights, and federal arrangement.