Three parliamentary buildings across three eras
Summary
Nepal's Federal Parliament, previously shifted to New Baneshwor and operating from Birendra International Convention Center since 2008, is preparing to move back to an ultra-modern building inside Singha Durbar after 17 years.
Key Points
- Nepal's parliamentary practice began at the Gallery Hall inside Singha Durbar in 1959.
- Parliament operated at Singha Durbar until 2008 when it was moved due to increased representatives.
- The federal parliament currently functions from Birendra International Convention Center but will return to Singha Durbar.
- A new ultra-modern federal parliament building is being constructed within Singha Durbar premises after damage from the 2015 earthquake.
