BNP leaders link Nepal’s uprising to flawed proportional representation

The ongoing political upheaval in Nepal is, in part, a direct consequence of the country’s Proportional Representation (PR) electoral system, which has led to weak, unstable governments that fail to reflect the true aspirations of the people, according to Syed Moazzem Hossain Alal, Advisor to Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia. Speaking to Jago News, Alal argued that the PR system, adopted in Nepal to ensure inclusivity, has instead created a fragmented political landscape, enabling short-lived coalitions and fostering elite-centric governance detached from public needs. “One of the root causes of today’s uprising in Nepal is this very electoral model,” he said. “When governments are unstable and unaccountable, public frustration inevitably boils over.” Alal highlighted that the leaders...