Nepal, Sept. 19 -- Nepal's Constitution, promulgated by the Constituent Assembly 11 years ago, has yet to be fully implemented, with institutional gaps, unresolved federal disputes and political instability continuing to fuel debate over its amendment.

The Constitution was promulgated on September 20, 2015, transforming Nepal from a unitary monarchy into a federal democratic republic. However, political upheavals, economic burdens and a centralized mindset have repeatedly put the constitutional system under strain. Several mechanisms envisioned by the Constitution remain either inactive or incomplete, while a number of laws required for its implementation have yet to be enacted.

Analysts say that although Nepal's Constitution is regarde...