Newly Elected National Assembly Members Take Oath of Office in Nepal
Summary
Newly elected members of Nepal's National Assembly took their oath of office, with representatives from Nepali Congress, CPN-UML, and Loktantrik Samajwadi Party among those elected. The 59-member assembly holds elections every two years for one-third of the seats.
Key Points
- Newly elected members of Nepal's National Assembly took their oath of office administered by Chairman Narayan Prasad Dahal.
- Eighteen members were elected on Magh 11, with one more member to be nominated by the President on the government's recommendation.
- Members elected belong to Nepali Congress, CPN-UML, and Loktantrik Samajwadi Party, representing various provinces.
- The National Assembly elections involve provincial assembly members and local officials as voters; terms begin on Falgun 21.
