Dear Prime Minister, the constitution guarantees proportional representation. Yet six years later, Madheshi, Tharu, Janajati, and Dalit communities remain underrepresented in every branch of government. Here's the data — and what needs to change.
Dear Right Honorable Prime Minister,
I write to you not as a political opponent but as a citizen deeply concerned about the health of our democracy. The constitution we adopted in 2072 contains a promise that remains unfulfilled — proportional representation in state organs.
The Constitutional Promise
Article 42 guarantees the right to social justice. Article 283 mandates proportional and inclusive representation in all state bodies. These aren't aspirational goals — they are legal obligations. Yet the gap between the constitutional text and institutional reality grows wider each year.
The Numbers Speak Clearly
- Civil service: Madheshi representation in gazetted positions is 9.2% — against a population share of 20%
- Judiciary: Of 450 district judges, only 23 are from Madheshi communities
- Security forces: Madheshi representation in Nepal Army is below 4%, and in Nepal Police below 8%
- Constitutional bodies: Only 2 of 15 constitutional commission members are from Madhesh
These numbers are not a matter of opinion. They are verifiable through the Public Service Commission's own data. The pattern is consistent across every institution.
What I'm Asking For
I'm not asking for favors or special treatment. I'm asking for the constitution to be implemented as written. Specifically:
Immediate Actions
- Publication of diversity data for all government bodies annually
- Fast-track recruitment to fill representation gaps in the civil service
- Establishment of the National Inclusion Commission with full authority
Structural Reforms
- Mandatory proportional representation in all government appointments above Section Officer level
- Provincial quota in national security force recruitment
- Diversity requirements for judiciary appointments at all levels
"A constitution that is not implemented is merely a decorated piece of paper. Our people did not sacrifice their lives for decoration."
Prime Minister, history will judge us not by the beauty of our constitutional text but by the sincerity of its implementation. The Madheshi movement earned these rights through sacrifice. The government must honor them through action.
I am ready to work with your office on a concrete implementation roadmap. The question is not whether proportional representation is right — the constitution has already decided that. The question is whether this government has the courage to make it real.
With respect and resolve,
Ajay Kumar Jha