KATHMANDU, May 24: Speaker Dol Prasad (DP) Aryal has said that lawmaking must reflect citizens’ needs, practical realities, and stronger coordination among the state’s three branches.
Speaking at a programme organised by the Former Parliamentarians’ Forum, Aryal stressed that laws should be shaped according to the country’s geography, citizens’ level of awareness, and ground realities.
He questioned the tendency of limited consultation with actual users of laws, saying citizens often remain unaware of the legal provisions that directly affect their lives.
Aryal warned that impractical laws end up forcing citizens into compliance without considering real-world conditions. He cited examples such as driving licences, education policies, and marriage-related legal frameworks.
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He pointed out the contradiction in framing strict rules for two-wheelers on safety grounds while ignoring the financial situation of citizens.
“It is concerning when laws make life unnecessarily complicated for people who are simply trying to earn a living through driving licences,” he said.
He stressed that lawmaking must be preceded by serious study of social conditions, citizens’ needs, and implementation capacity.
Aryal also said that governance suffers when the legislature, executive, and judiciary fail to maintain coordination in both “spirit and speed.”
“The country can only move forward when all three organs of the state work with shared purpose and coordination,” he said.
He underlined that intent remains the most important element in lawmaking, arguing that clear intention naturally leads to better policies, resources, and implementation.
Aryal also expressed confidence that future lawmaking would improve through stronger dialogue, cooperation, and exchange of experiences to produce laws better suited to the country and its people.
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