Bidya Devi Bhandari Says Directly Elected Executive System Is Unsuitable for Nepal

Former President Bidya Devi Bhandari expressed the view that a directly elected executive system is not suitable for Nepal’s governance structure. Addressing an event on Madan Bhandari’s birth anniversary, she shared this perspective in the context of constitutional amendment discussions. She stated, “My conclusion is that a directly elected executive is not appropriate for our country.” 14 Ashar, Kathmandu.

Bidya Devi Bhandari emphasized that the system of directly electing an executive is not fitting for Nepal. She conveyed this opinion during a seminar held on the occasion of Madan Bhandari’s birth anniversary. While discussing constitutional amendments, she added, “My conclusion is that a directly elected executive is not suitable for our country.”