Art. 307 · Part 35
Short Title and Commencement
संक्षिप्त नाम र प्रारम्भ
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Original Text
This Constitution may be cited as "Constitution of Nepal". It shall commence on 20 September 2015 (3rd day of Ashwin 2072 BS).
💡 Plain Language Explanation
The Constitution officially came into force on September 20, 2015 - the same day it was promulgated by the Constituent Assembly. This day is celebrated as Constitution Day in Nepal (Ashwin 3). The 2007 Interim Constitution was simultaneously repealed.
🇳🇵 नेपाली व्याख्या
यो संविधान "नेपालको संविधान" भनी चिनिन्छ। २०७२ साल असोज ३ गते (२० सेप्टेम्बर २०१५) बाट प्रारम्भ।
✅ Good Aspects
Clear commencement date resolves any ambiguity about when the constitution took effect.
⚠️ Concerns
September 20, 2015 promulgation came amid Madhesh protests - constitution controversially adopted without full Madheshi consensus.
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