Kathmandu, Dec 5: Nepali Congress leader and Member of House of Representatives Deepak Giri has said present mixed electoral system has not ensured stability of government and parliament. So, it needs immediate amendment in the constitution, he stressed.
“I think people have not internalized mixed electoral system for the House of Representatives,” he commented, suggesting that House of Representatives, Nepal, must have limitation of 168 members with direct election, while the National Assembly adopts proportional and inclusive representation.
Moreover, lawmaker Giri argued that it was urgent to change laws and systems which are against country and people.
Talking to Rastriya Samachar Samiti (RSS), lawmaker Giri argued that at a time when it has been difficult to manage salary to the civil servants and run development projects, the parliament size could be curtailed and made more inclusive.
Although all State mechanisms were aimed at ensuring proportional and inclusive representation in their structures, wrong selection of candidates discredited proportional system, which is not accepted in society, according to him. “Both the government and parliaments witnessed hosts of problems and challenges for their smooth functioning, thereby causing anomalies,” he reiterated.
The ill practices under the proportional system drowned the objective of providing service to citizens at their doorstep with true devolution of power from Singha Durbar.
Giri who had joined politics after being affiliated to Nepal Students Union in 2034 BS also became General Secretary of the Union at TU Campus, Kirtipur. He became Constituent Assembly member in 2070 BS and an Irrigation Minister in 2073 BS.
Giri is currently a central member of the NC and member of Public Account Committee under the House of Representatives.
In response to a question relating to lawmaker’s involvement in development works, Giri said the people should be made aware about it. He however admitted that lawmakers had to be involved even in minor disputes to development projects.
“If the lawmakers are not involved in development and constructions, it needs to be removed from party’s election manifesto,” he said, wondering how the lawmakers could avoid the promises they make before people during voting- for establishment of health post, irrigation facility, electrification, school building etc.
Effective enforcement of law and renewed commitment of government, political parties and society are imperative to end corruption, Giri suggests.
In his view, it is also urgent to check the youths’ exodus and pave way for prosperity with economic progress and job creations within home.
“In order to run the country in a right manner, a foresighted leadership is essential. Equally important is giving up thoughts to depend on others for national affairs,” Giri laid emphasis.
He also expressed worry over appointments in judiciary based on political sharing.
