Newly Elected House of Representatives Members Take Oath Amidst Buzz at Singha Durbar

Summary

Newly elected members of Nepal's House of Representatives took their oath at the multipurpose hall in Singha Durbar amid a crowd and logistical challenges due to partial parliament building readiness and security arrangements.

Key Points
  • Newly elected members of Nepal's House of Representatives took oath at Singha Durbar today.
  • The ceremony was held in a temporary multipurpose hall due to damage at the previous venue and ongoing construction of the new parliament building.
  • Traffic jams and confusion occurred due to unfamiliarity with the venue and entrance issues, affecting even senior political leaders.
  • The oath provision is based on Nepal's Constitution Articles 91(5), 99, and the House of Representatives Election Act, 2074.
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