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Four reform commissions are set to submit their reports to the government tomorrow and the Constitution Reform Commission and the Electoral Reform Commission are likely to propose a caretaker government system and a bicameral parliament.

The Police Reform Commission may recommend allowing the police to use only non-lethal weapons in crowd control to prevent loss of lives, adhering to the standards set by European countries.

The Anti-Corruption Commission Reform Commission is considering a recommendation to bar bureaucrats from holding secretary- to director-level positions at the ACC.

According to sources in the Constitution Reform Commission, its proposals may include a two-term limit for prime ministers to curb the head of government’s absolute power. It may also recommend establishing a balance of power between the prime minister and the president.

The commission is also likely to recommend bringing the minimum age to 21 from 25 to run for parliament.

Meanwhile, the Electoral Reform Commission is expected to recommend the formation of a high-level parliamentary committee, under the Speaker, with representatives from political parties, that would hold election commissioners accountable for any irregularities during elections.

Additionally, the Electoral Reform Commission is considering a dual voting system. The first-past-the-post (FPTP) method, where the candidate with the most votes wins, is suggested for the lower house of parliament. For the proposed upper house, the commission is likely to recommend a proportional representation system, said a member of the reform commission without elaborating further.

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