President Paudel puts Aryal's NA nomination on hold
Summary
President Ramchandra Paudel has put on hold the government's recommendation to nominate Home Minister Om Prakash Aryal to the National Assembly, considering constitutional provisions and pending legal challenges.
Key Points
- President Ramchandra Paudel has deferred the nomination of Home Minister Om Prakash Aryal to the National Assembly.
- The Cabinet had recommended Aryal as a member, but the President is considering constitutional provisions and a new government mandate.
- A Supreme Court writ petition challenges Aryal's nomination citing Article 87 of the Constitution regarding holding an office of profit.
- The decision is on hold until the new government is formed, with the House of Representatives' oath-taking scheduled for March 26 and the PM swearing in on March 27.
