Unlike the local laws, delegated laws enforced by the centre reportedly promote corruption.

Parliament is where a goat’s head is shown and a dog’s meat is sold.

The failure to conclude the transitional justice process undercuts the achievements in the structural transformation of Nepal.

Concentration of power at Singha Durbar overshadows the idea of grassroots-level governance.

Around 450 laws have been enacted across the seven provinces, but they often look like a replica of federal laws.

A run through the law-making process from conceptualisation to implementation.

Kabita Dhungana explores the transition to federalism with insights into its theoretical, political and practical aspects in her book ‘Sthaniya Sarkar: Apeksha ra Awastha’.

Bharatpur’s high citizen participation in development should be recognised as a commendable initiative.

With less than 10 years of experience in federalism, Nepal has much to learn from Germany.

Leaders of the movement for federalism are in power, but its implementation is lacking.

There are many intergovernmental bodies, but their impact appears to be negligible.

Eight years post-constitution, our education system still lacks federalism-friendly practices.

Only through collective efforts can we realise the full potential of the hard-won federal system.

It’s important to recognise that Nepal’s approach to federalism should be unique to itself.

Higher levels of government are undermining the constitutional roles of the lower levels.