DP Aryal elected Speaker unopposed
Summary
DP Aryal of the Rastriya Swatantra Party was elected unopposed as Speaker of Nepal's House of Representatives. Attention now moves to the deputy Speaker election, with major parties staking claims.
Key Points
- DP Aryal of the Rastriya Swatantra Party was elected unopposed as Speaker of the House of Representatives.
- Aryal is the first non-communist Speaker in 18 years and was elected from Kathmandu-9 in the 2026 general elections.
- The deputy Speaker election is underway, requiring a female member from a different party than the Speaker.
- Political parties including Nepali Congress and Shram Sanskriti Party are discussing and claiming the deputy Speaker position.
