Mohan Vikram Singh Claims Constitutional Amendment Serves Ruling Class Interests

Mohan Vikram Singh, General Secretary of the Communist Party of Nepal (Masal), has stated that the constitutional amendment is increasingly favoring the interests of the ruling elite. Speaking at a debate on constitutional amendments held in Kathmandu, he accused that the amendments are driven more by the ruling class’s vested interests and efforts to maintain power rather than by genuine national necessity. (April 26, Kathmandu)

General Secretary Singh emphasized the importance of constitutional amendments that reflect the country’s historical needs and benefit the people. He alleged that the current government has chosen the path of amendments to institutionalize fascist tendencies. Although the constitution is an internal matter of Nepal, he expressed concern over the undesirable and serious interference of foreign powers in the process.

Singh further highlighted that foreign interference in Nepal’s internal affairs raises questions about the country’s sovereignty. He stated, “The constitution should be created or amended based on the country’s national needs. However, in some cases, the ruling class drafts laws based on their self-interests. A serious question arises because the current government is adopting a fascist form, and the constitutional amendment seems aimed at solidifying this, rather than curbing it.”