Civil Society Leaders Warn Against Potential Curtailment of Rights in Constitution Amendment

Kathmandu. Civil society leaders have urged vigilance, warning that the ongoing constitution amendment process poses a risk of curtailing citizens' rights.During a program organized by the Democratic NGO Federation on Wednesday titled 'The Role, Accountability, and Transparency of NGOs for Social Justice,' speakers emphasized the need to remain alert as the government moves forward with constitutional amendments that could potentially infringe upon fundamental rights.Leaders expressed concerns that rights related to freedom, equality, justice, women, Dalits, children, social justice, and social security could be compromised under the guise of constitutional reform. The 'Constitution Amendment Discussion Paper Preparation Task Force-2082,' formed under...