Political parties reach consensus on National Assembly leadership and committee roles

Summary

Political parties in Nepal have agreed on the distribution of the vacant Vice-Chairperson position and committee leadership roles in the National Assembly, with CPN-UML taking the Vice-Chairperson post.

Key Points
  • Political parties in Nepal have reached a consensus on National Assembly leadership and committee roles.
  • CPN-UML will hold the Vice-Chairperson position of the National Assembly.
  • Nepali Congress will chair the Economic Affairs and Good Governance Committee and the Legislation Committee.
  • Madhesi-based parties will lead the Public Policy and Delegated Legislation Committee, and the Communist Party of Nepal will lead the Federalism Strengthening and National Concern Committee.
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