Aryal set to be Speaker unopposed

Summary

Dolendra Prasad Aryal of the Rastriya Swatantra Party has become the sole candidate for Speaker of the House of Representatives and is set to be elected unopposed in the upcoming House meeting on April 5.

Key Points
  • Rastriya Swatantra Party vice-chair Dolendra Prasad Aryal is the only candidate for Speaker of the House of Representatives.
  • Aryal's nomination was supported by RSP chair Rabi Lamichhane and lawmakers Swarnim Wagle, Sobita Gautam, and Sunil Lamsal.
  • The nomination deadline ended with only Aryal filing candidacy, making him unopposed.
  • The House is scheduled to meet on April 5 to endorse Aryal as the Speaker.
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