Art. 65 · Part 6
Qualifications for President
राष्ट्रपतिको योग्यता
Original Text
Must be a citizen of Nepal, at least 45 years old, not holding any political party membership at the time of filing candidacy, and meeting qualifications for HoR member.
💡 Plain Language Explanation
Must be Nepali citizen, 45+ years old, and must resign from party membership before filing candidacy — ensuring the President is non-partisan.
✅ Strengths
Constitutional checks on presidential power prevent authoritarianism.
⚠️ Concerns
Presidential system is largely ceremonial — real power lies with PM.