Displeased India over the new constitution promulgated following endorsement by an overwhelming majority, has floated seven amendments in the constitution. Indian Express reported that these amendments were conveyed to top leaders of major parties through Indian Ambassador to Nepal Ranjit Rae. Rae was called to the Indian capital for consultation over political development in Nepal.
Amendment 1: India wants the electoral constituencies in Madhes to be based on population. The Article 63 (3) of the Interim Constitution states that the electoral constituencies will be based on population, geography and special characteristics,“ and in the case of Madhes on the basis of percentage of population.” The latter phrase, however, has been omitted from Article 84 of the new constitution. India wants it re-inserted.
