New National Assembly arithmetic puts check on lower house dominance
Summary
Seventeen new National Assembly members sworn in, shifting power dynamics with Nepali Congress now largest party amidst a strong Rastriya Swatantra Party presence in the lower house.
Key Points
- Seventeen newly elected National Assembly members took oath, altering party strengths in the upper house.
- The Nepali Congress has become the largest party in the National Assembly with 24 members, surpassing the Nepali Communist Party.
- The Rastriya Swatantra Party is projected to secure about two-thirds of seats in the House of Representatives but holds no seats in the National Assembly.
- Passing constitutional amendments requires a two-thirds majority in the National Assembly, necessitating consensus among major parties.
