Government recommends Narayan Kandel as attorney general

Summary

The government of Nepal has recommended senior advocate Narayan Dutt Kandel for the appointment as attorney general, with his nomination forwarded to President Ramchandra Paudel.

Key Points
  • The government has recommended senior advocate Narayan Dutt Kandel for appointment as attorney general.
  • Kandel's nomination was forwarded to President Ramchandra Paudel by the Cabinet.
  • The attorney general position was vacant after Sabita Baral Bhandari resigned on March 27.
  • Kandel has a strong legal background, including degrees from Nepal Law Campus, the National University of Ireland, and Queen’s University in the UK.
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