Art. 2 · Part 1
Sovereignty Vested in the People
जनतामा सार्वभौमसत्ता
Original Text
The sovereignty and state authority of Nepal shall be vested in the Nepalese people.
💡 Plain Language Explanation
Power belongs to the PEOPLE. The government only has power because citizens delegated it through elections. This means you can demand accountability and vote leaders out.
🇳🇵 नेपाली व्याख्या
नेपालको सार्वभौम शक्ति नेपाली जनतामा निहित छ। सरकार जनताको सेवक हो।
✅ Strengths
Establishes democratic legitimacy - no ruler can claim power without people's mandate.
⚠️ Concerns
In practice, power is concentrated in Kathmandu elites; rural populations have weak voice.