Despite its apparent formal legitimacy, the new constitution

needs to be amended to respect the voices of identity and

inclusion – in order to broaden that legitimacy and consolidate
peace for all Nepalis

Krishna Hachhethu, Accord 26 author and Professor of Political

Science at Tribhuvan University
The publication is divided into three main sections. The first
looks at the peace process, which began in the immediate
aftermath of the success of the second People’s Movement in
April 2006. A second section explores the political process,
charting the rise of identity-based political groups, the role of
the 2008 and 2013 Constituent Assemblies and commitments
to inclusion in the 2007 and 2015 Constitutions. A third section
on inclusion explores how important elements of a more
inclusive polity and society have been secured since the CPA,
the important role Nepal’s vibrant social movements have
played in this, and the backlash against inclusion that has
gathered momentum as the peace process has progressed.