10-Point Commitment made by the Leaders of the Main Political Parties
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NepalRegion
Asia and PacificAgreement name
10-Point Commitment made by the Leaders of the Main Political PartiesDate
1 Apr 2008Agreement status
Multiparty signed/agreedInterim arrangement
YesAgreement/conflict level
Intrastate/intrastate conflict ( )Stage
Framework/substantive - partialConflict nature
GovernmentPeace process
Nepal peace processParties
1 Nepali Congress, President Girija Prasad Koirala, Sd.
2 Nepal Communist Party (UML), General Secretary Madhav Kumar Nepal, Sd.
3 Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist), Chairman Prachanda, Sd.Third parties
-Description
An agreement between the Nepali Congress, the Nepal Communist Party (UML), and the Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist) regarding the conduct of the 2008 Constituent Assembly elections.
Agreement document
Groups
- Children/youth
No specific mention.
- Disabled persons
No specific mention.
- Elderly/age
No specific mention.
- Migrant workers
No specific mention.
- Racial/ethnic/national group
No specific mention.
- Religious groups
No specific mention.
- Indigenous people
No specific mention.
- Other groups
No specific mention.
- Refugees/displaced persons
No specific mention.
- Social class
No specific mention.
Gender
- Women, girls and gender
No specific mention.
- Men and boys
No specific mention.
- LGBTI
No specific mention.
- Family
No specific mention.
State definition
- Nature of state (general)Page 1, 1: The Constituent Assembly election is being held on April 10, 2008. This election will usher in historical change in Nepal and will vest sovereignty in the people in the real sense. The election will prove to be a great achievement of the Nepalese people as a campaign to restore sustainable peace as per their aspirations, to institutionalise democracy, to achieve prosperity of the country and to build a new Nepal as an independent, self- respecting, peaceful and prosperous nation. Expressing strong commitment to hold the election in a free, fair and fear-free manner, we appeal to all political parties, electoral candidates, civil society, people of different professions and occupations, and all citizens to make the election a success.
- State configuration
No specific mention.
- Self determination
No specific mention.
- Referendum
No specific mention.
- State symbols
No specific mention.
- Independence/secession
No specific mention.
- Accession/unification
No specific mention.
- Border delimitation
No specific mention.
- Cross-border provision
No specific mention.
Governance
- Political institutions (new or reformed)Governance→Political institutions (new or reformed)→General referencesPage 1, 2: The foundation of democracy can be strengthened only by respecting and safeguarding the people’s right to vote freely. Therefore, expressing the following commitments for a peaceful, fair, free and credible election, we urge all concerned to conduct their activities accordingly.
a) No one shall disturb or obstruct any programmes, including political campaigns organised by any political party or candidate, and shall conduct all programmes in a peaceful manner. - ElectionsPage 1, 1: The Constituent Assembly election is being held on April 10, 2008. This election will usher in historical change in Nepal and will vest sovereignty in the people in the real sense. The election will prove to be a great achievement of the Nepalese people as a campaign to restore sustainable peace as per their aspirations, to institutionalise democracy, to achieve prosperity of the country and to build a new Nepal as an independent, self- respecting, peaceful and prosperous nation. Expressing strong commitment to hold the election in a free, fair and fear-free manner, we appeal to all political parties, electoral candidates, civil society, people of different professions and occupations, and all citizens to make the election a success.
Page 1, 2: The foundation of democracy can be strengthened only by respecting and safeguarding the people’s right to vote freely. Therefore, expressing the following commitments for a peaceful, fair, free and credible election, we urge all concerned to conduct their activities accordingly.
a) No one shall disturb or obstruct any programmes, including political campaigns organised by any political party or candidate, and shall conduct all programmes in a peaceful manner.
b) No one shall make any statements that may incite the peaceful environment of election.
c) No one shall engage in, or cause others to engage in, any acts of threatening, physically assaulting, threatening, or exerting psychological pressure on voters. The p administration shall take action against persons carrying out such activities.
d) No one shall obstruct any party, candidates or their supporters and well-wishers from campaigning in an area in the pretext it being one’s stronghold.
e) All shall fully abide by, and enforce, the Election Code of Conduct issued by the Election Commission.
f) No one shall engage in, or engage others in, activities such as carrying and displaying weapons, including sticks, khukuri and spears and spread terror and aggression. The Government shall immediately arrest and take action against anyone involved in such activities.
g) An all-party apparatus shall be formed at district level to hold the election in an easy, peaceful and smooth manner. Distinguished persons from a cross-section of professions in the district shall also be included in the machinery.
h) The District Administration Office and the police shall make arrangements for a hotline to collect immediate information about violations of the Code of Conduct and incidents that disrupt the peaceful environment of election, and anyone disrupting the peaceful environment of election shall be arrested immediately and action taken against such persons.
i) The Government shall expedite its effort to investigate incidents of murder and violence in the course of election and take action against those found guilty.
j) An effective monitoring committee comprising representatives of civil society shall be constituted at central level to help resolve problems faced in holding the election in a free, fair and fear-free manner. The implementation of all past agreements, including the 23-Point Agreement, shall be stressed. - Electoral commissionPage 1, 2:
e) All shall fully abide by, and enforce, the Election Code of Conduct issued by the Election Commission. - Political parties reform
No specific mention.
- Civil societyPage 1, 1: The Constituent Assembly election is being held on April 10, 2008. This election will usher in historical change in Nepal and will vest sovereignty in the people in the real sense. The election will prove to be a great achievement of the Nepalese people as a campaign to restore sustainable peace as per their aspirations, to institutionalise democracy, to achieve prosperity of the country and to build a new Nepal as an independent, self- respecting, peaceful and prosperous nation. Expressing strong commitment to hold the election in a free, fair and fear-free manner, we appeal to all political parties, electoral candidates, civil society, people of different professions and occupations, and all citizens to make the election a success.
Page 1, 2: The foundation of democracy can be strengthened only by respecting and safeguarding the people’s right to vote freely. Therefore, expressing the following commitments for a peaceful, fair, free and credible election, we urge all concerned to conduct their activities accordingly.
...j) An effective monitoring committee comprising representatives of civil society shall be constituted at central level to help resolve problems faced in holding the election in a free, fair and fear-free manner. The implementation of all past agreements, including the 23-Point Agreement, shall be stressed. - Traditional/religious leaders
No specific mention.
- Public administration
No specific mention.
- ConstitutionGovernance→Constitution→Constitutional reform/makingPage 1, 1: The Constituent Assembly election is being held on April 10, 2008. This election will usher in historical change in Nepal and will vest sovereignty in the people in the real sense. The election will prove to be a great achievement of the Nepalese people as a campaign to restore sustainable peace as per their aspirations, to institutionalise democracy, to achieve prosperity of the country and to build a new Nepal as an independent, self- respecting, peaceful and prosperous nation. Expressing strong commitment to hold the election in a free, fair and fear-free manner, we appeal to all political parties, electoral candidates, civil society, people of different professions and occupations, and all citizens to make the election a success.
Power sharing
- Political power sharing
No specific mention.
- Territorial power sharing
No specific mention.
- Economic power sharing
No specific mention.
- Military power sharing
No specific mention.
Human rights and equality
- Human rights/RoL general
No specific mention.
- Bill of rights/similar
No specific mention.
- Treaty incorporation
No specific mention.
- Civil and political rightsHuman rights and equality→Civil and political rights→Vote and take partPage 1, 2: The foundation of democracy can be strengthened only by respecting and safeguarding the people’s right to vote freely. Therefore, expressing the following commitments for a peaceful, fair, free and credible election, we urge all concerned to conduct their activities accordingly.
- Socio-economic rights
No specific mention.
Rights related issues
- Citizenship
No specific mention.
- DemocracyPage 1, 1: The Constituent Assembly election is being held on April 10, 2008. This election will usher in historical change in Nepal and will vest sovereignty in the people in the real sense. The election will prove to be a great achievement of the Nepalese people as a campaign to restore sustainable peace as per their aspirations, to institutionalise democracy, to achieve prosperity of the country and to build a new Nepal as an independent, self- respecting, peaceful and prosperous nation. Expressing strong commitment to hold the election in a free, fair and fear-free manner, we appeal to all political parties, electoral candidates, civil society, people of different professions and occupations, and all citizens to make the election a success.
Page 1, 2: The foundation of democracy can be strengthened only by respecting and safeguarding the people’s right to vote freely. Therefore, expressing the following commitments for a peaceful, fair, free and credible election, we urge all concerned to conduct their activities accordingly. - Detention procedures
No specific mention.
- Media and communicationRights related issues→Media and communication→Media logisticsPage 1, 2: The foundation of democracy can be strengthened only by respecting and safeguarding the people’s right to vote freely. Therefore, expressing the following commitments for a peaceful, fair, free and credible election, we urge all concerned to conduct their activities accordingly.
...h) The District Administration Office and the police shall make arrangements for a hotline to collect immediate information about violations of the Code of Conduct and incidents that disrupt the peaceful environment of election, and anyone disrupting the peaceful environment of election shall be arrested immediately and action taken against such persons. - Mobility/access
No specific mention.
- Protection measures
No specific mention.
- Other
No specific mention.
Rights institutions
- NHRI
No specific mention.
- Regional or international human rights institutions
No specific mention.
Justice sector reform
- Criminal justice and emergency law
No specific mention.
- State of emergency provisions
No specific mention.
- Judiciary and courts
No specific mention.
- Prisons and detention
No specific mention.
- Traditional Laws
No specific mention.
Socio-economic reconstruction
- Development or socio-economic reconstruction
No specific mention.
- National economic plan
No specific mention.
- Natural resources
No specific mention.
- International funds
No specific mention.
- Business
No specific mention.
- Taxation
No specific mention.
- Banks
No specific mention.
Land, property and environment
- Land reform/rights
No specific mention.
- Pastoralist/nomadism rights
No specific mention.
- Cultural heritage
No specific mention.
- Environment
No specific mention.
- Water or riparian rights or access
No specific mention.
Security sector
- Security GuaranteesPage 1, 2: The foundation of democracy can be strengthened only by respecting and safeguarding the people’s right to vote freely. Therefore, expressing the following commitments for a peaceful, fair, free and credible election, we urge all concerned to conduct their activities accordingly.
...f) No one shall engage in, or engage others in, activities such as carrying and displaying weapons, including sticks, khukuri and spears and spread terror and aggression. The Government shall immediately arrest and take action against anyone involved in such activities. - Ceasefire
No specific mention.
- PolicePage 1, 2: The foundation of democracy can be strengthened only by respecting and safeguarding the people’s right to vote freely. Therefore, expressing the following commitments for a peaceful, fair, free and credible election, we urge all concerned to conduct their activities accordingly.
...h) The District Administration Office and the police shall make arrangements for a hotline to collect immediate information about violations of the Code of Conduct and incidents that disrupt the peaceful environment of election, and anyone disrupting the peaceful environment of election shall be arrested immediately and action taken against such persons. - Armed forces
No specific mention.
- DDR
No specific mention.
- Intelligence services
No specific mention.
- Parastatal/rebel and opposition group forces
No specific mention.
- Withdrawal of foreign forces
No specific mention.
- Corruption
No specific mention.
- Crime/organised crime
No specific mention.
- Drugs
No specific mention.
- TerrorismPage 1, 2: The foundation of democracy can be strengthened only by respecting and safeguarding the people’s right to vote freely. Therefore, expressing the following commitments for a peaceful, fair, free and credible election, we urge all concerned to conduct their activities accordingly.
...f) No one shall engage in, or engage others in, activities such as carrying and displaying weapons, including sticks, khukuri and spears and spread terror and aggression. The Government shall immediately arrest and take action against anyone involved in such activities.
Transitional justice
- Transitional justice general
No specific mention.
- Amnesty/pardon
No specific mention.
- CourtsTransitional justice→Courts→National courtsPage 1, 2: The foundation of democracy can be strengthened only by respecting and safeguarding the people’s right to vote freely. Therefore, expressing the following commitments for a peaceful, fair, free and credible election, we urge all concerned to conduct their activities accordingly.
...i) The Government shall expedite its effort to investigate incidents of murder and violence in the course of election and take action against those found guilty. - Mechanism
No specific mention.
- Prisoner release
No specific mention.
- Vetting
No specific mention.
- Victims
No specific mention.
- Missing persons
No specific mention.
- Reparations
No specific mention.
- Reconciliation
No specific mention.
Implementation
- UN signatory
No specific mention.
- Other international signatory
No specific mention.
- Referendum for agreement
No specific mention.
- International mission/force/similar
No specific mention.
- Enforcement mechanismPage 1, 2: The foundation of democracy can be strengthened only by respecting and safeguarding the people’s right to vote freely. Therefore, expressing the following commitments for a peaceful, fair, free and credible election, we urge all concerned to conduct their activities accordingly.
...j) An effective monitoring committee comprising representatives of civil society shall be constituted at central level to help resolve problems faced in holding the election in a free, fair and fear-free manner. The implementation of all past agreements, including the 23-Point Agreement, shall be stressed. - Related cases
No specific mention.
- SourceAsian Study Center for Peace & Conflict Transformation (2011), From Conflict to Peace in Nepal: Peace Agreements 2005-2010.
10-Point Commitment made by the Leaders of the Main Political Parties
The meeting of the top leaders held today at the Prime Minister’s Residence, Baluwatar has taken the following decisions:
1. The Constituent Assembly election is being held on April 10, 2008.
This election will usher in historical change in Nepal and will vest sovereignty in the people in the real sense.
The election will prove to be a great achievement of the Nepalese people as a campaign to restore sustainable peace as per their aspirations, to institutionalise democracy, to achieve prosperity of the country and to build a new Nepal as an independent, self- respecting, peaceful and prosperous nation.
Expressing strong commitment to hold the election in a free, fair and fear-free manner, we appeal to all political parties, electoral candidates, civil society, people of different professions and occupations, and all citizens to make the election a success.
2. The foundation of democracy can be strengthened only by respecting and safeguarding the people’s right to vote freely.
Therefore, expressing the following commitments for a peaceful, fair, free and credible election, we urge all concerned to conduct their activities accordingly.
a) No one shall disturb or obstruct any programmes, including political campaigns organised by any political party or candidate, and shall conduct all programmes in a peaceful manner.
b) No one shall make any statements that may incite the peaceful environment of election.
c) No one shall engage in, or cause others to engage in, any acts of threatening, physically assaulting, threatening, or exerting psychological pressure on voters.
The p administration shall take action against persons carrying out such activities.
d) No one shall obstruct any party, candidates or their supporters and well-wishers from campaigning in an area in the pretext it being one’s stronghold.
e) All shall fully abide by, and enforce, the Election Code of Conduct issued by the Election Commission.
f) No one shall engage in, or engage others in, activities such as carrying and displaying weapons, including sticks, khukuri and spears and spread terror and aggression.
The Government shall immediately arrest and take action against anyone involved in such activities.
g) An all-party apparatus shall be formed at district level to hold the election in an easy, peaceful and smooth manner.
Distinguished persons from a cross-section of professions in the district shall also be included in the machinery.
h) The District Administration Office and the police shall make arrangements for a hotline to collect immediate information about violations of the Code of Conduct and incidents that disrupt the peaceful environment of election, and anyone disrupting the peaceful environment of election shall be arrested immediately and action taken against such persons.
i) The Government shall expedite its effort to investigate incidents of murder and violence in the course of election and take action against those found guilty.
j) An effective monitoring committee comprising representatives of civil society shall be constituted at central level to help resolve problems faced in holding the election in a free, fair and fear-free manner.
The implementation of all past agreements, including the 23-Point Agreement, shall be stressed.
1 Nepali Congress, President Girija Prasad Koirala, Sd.
2 Nepal Communist Party (UML), General Secretary Madhav Kumar Nepal, Sd.
3 Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist), Chairman Prachanda, Sd.
April 1, 2008