KATHMANDU: Speaking at a seminar marking the 75th birth anniversary of Madan Bhandari in Kathmandu on Sunday, former President Bidya Devi Bhandari argued that a directly elected executive governance system is unsuitable for Nepal due to its highly diverse social fabric.

While acknowledging that the constitution can be amended based on implementation experience, she emphasized that changing the core governance structure is unhelpful for a multi-ethnic and multicultural country.

She further noted that democratic governance extends beyond winning periodic elections, requiring continuous adherence to the rule of law, constitutional dignity, and public accountability.

Turning her attention to the left-wing movement, Bhandari urged communist parties to treat the results of the recently concluded House of Representatives elections as an opportunity for serious internal introspection rather than rushing to negative conclusions about the future of People’s Multi-Party Democracy (PMPD).

She stated that a lack of creativity remains the core challenge for the movement, leading to a erosion of public trust.

Bhandari concluded that communist forces must look beyond past achievements and adapt their policies to address modern complexities, including the aspirations of the youth, digital era challenges, employment, and sustainable economic growth.