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Art. 289 · Part 32

Nepal Army

नेपाली सेना
Original Text

The Nepal Army shall be organized, mobilized, and managed in accordance with federal law. The President is the Supreme Commander. The Council of Ministers controls the Army through the PM.

💡 Plain Language Explanation

The Nepal Army operates under civilian control — the President is Supreme Commander (ceremonial) and the Council of Ministers (through the PM) has actual control. The Army\'s size, organization, and deployment are governed by federal law, not military decree. This constitutional subordination of military to civilian authority is a cornerstone of Nepal\'s democracy.

🇳🇵 नेपाली व्याख्या

नेपाली सेना संघीय कानुनमा — राष्ट्रपति सर्वोच्च कमाण्डर (औपचारिक), प्रधानमन्त्री मार्फत मन्त्रिपरिषद्ले नियन्त्रण।

✅ Strengths

Clear civilian control over military — essential for democratic stability.

⚠️ Concerns

Military\'s institutional autonomy in practice is greater than the Constitution suggests; budget scrutiny is weak.

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