Dr. Baburam Bhattarai's Argument for Directly Elected Executive Presidential System in Nepal

Kathmandu. Former Prime Minister and Socialist leader Dr. Baburam Bhattarai has asserted that the 'Directly Elected Executive Presidential System' is indispensable for the long-term solution to Nepal's current political, economic, and social problems.

Posting on social media, he presented 5 main reasons explaining why this system is necessary in the context of the present time and circumstances of the country.

5 Reasons Why a Directly Elected Executive Presidential System is Necessary (In Dr. Bhattarai's View):

1. Democratic Stability: To end the political instability caused by frequent changes in government.
2. Institutional Good Governance (Susashan): To ensure good governance and accountability when the executive head is directly elected by the people.
3. Rapid Development/Prosperity: To achieve rapid economic prosperity by ensuring the continuity of development plans alongside political stability.
4. Defense of National Sovereignty Including Geopolitical Balance: Only a strong and stable leadership can manage the country's geopolitical sensitivities and protect national interests and sovereignty.
5. Sustainable National Unity Amidst Ethnic and Regional Diversity: To maintain sustainable national unity by ensuring the representation of all classes and regions.

Dr. Bhattarai has clarified that these 5 reasons demonstrate the necessity of a change in the form of governance for Nepal's advancement.