Art. 61 · Part 6
President
राष्ट्रपति
Original Text
There shall be a President of Nepal. The President shall be the head of state. The President shall promote national unity and protect the Constitution.
💡 Plain Language Explanation
The President is Nepal's head of state - but largely ceremonial. Real executive power lies with the Prime Minister and Cabinet. The President swears in governments, signs laws, and represents Nepal internationally, but acts on the PM's advice except in specific constitutional situations.
🇳🇵 नेपाली व्याख्या
राष्ट्रपति नेपालको राज्यप्रमुख हुन्छन् तर कार्यकारी अधिकार प्रधानमन्त्रीमा। राष्ट्रपति संवैधानिक संरक्षक हुन्।
✅ Strengths
Separate ceremonial head protects democratic continuity even during political crises.
⚠️ Concerns
Ambiguous constitutional powers have led to controversies (President Poudel's actions in 2023-2025).