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The Interim Constitution of Nepal, 2063 (2007) - Digital Himalaya

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THE INTERIM CONSTITUTION OF NEPAL, <strong>2063</strong> (<strong>2007</strong>)AS AMENDED BY THE FIRST TO SIXTH AMENDMENTSPREAMBLEWE, THE PEOPLE OF NEPAL, IN EXERCISE OF THE SOVEREIGN POWERS ANDSTATE AUTHORITY INHERENT IN US;Recognizing the mandate <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Nepal</strong>i people expressed, from time to time, sincebefore 1951 until now, through historical struggles and people's movements fordemocracy, peace and progress;Having determined upon the progressive restructuring <strong>of</strong> the state in order to resolvethe existing problems <strong>of</strong> the country relating to class, caste, region and gender;Expressing our full commitment to democratic norms and values including a system<strong>of</strong> competitive multiparty democratic rule, civil liberties, fundamental rights, humanrights, adult franchise, periodic elections, full freedom <strong>of</strong> the press, independence <strong>of</strong>the judiciary and concepts <strong>of</strong> the rule <strong>of</strong> law;Guaranteeing the basic rights <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Nepal</strong>i people to frame a <strong>Constitution</strong> forthemselves and to participate in the free and impartial election <strong>of</strong> the ConstituentAssembly in a fear-free environment;And keeping democracy, peace, prosperity, progressive economic-social changesand sovereignty, integrity, independence and dignity <strong>of</strong> the country as a centralconcern;*Declaring <strong>Nepal</strong> a Federal, Democratic, Republic State by legally ending (orabolishing) the monarchyNOW THEREFORE, in order to institutionalize the achievements <strong>of</strong> the revolutionand movements till this date, hereby promulgate this INTERIM CONSTITUTIONOF NEPAL, <strong>2063</strong> (<strong>2007</strong>), prepared through a political consensus and to be in forceuntil a new <strong>Constitution</strong> is framed by the Constituent Assembly.* Added on 2065 Jesth 15 (May 28, 2008) by the <strong>Interim</strong> <strong>Constitution</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Nepal</strong> (Fourth Amendment) Act, 2065.54

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