Kathmadnu, April 14 -- The government has drafted a "National Commitment" following an analysis of the election manifestos of six nationally recognised political parties. The 18-point draft was made public on April 13 for feedback and suggestions.

Following the formation of a government led by Balendra Shah, a 100-point governance reform plan was unveiled and endorsed by a Cabinet meeting on March 27. The commitment aims to implement point number 3 of that plan.

Point 3 states that a national commitment will be prepared to institutionalise the Constitution's core spirit, strengthen the democratic system, and implement the electoral mandate by synthesising actionable provisions from party manifestos and commitment papers. It also states ...