Attorney General Dr. Narayan Dutta Kandel Faces Scrutiny Over Eligibility
Summary
Attorney General Dr. Narayan Dutta Kandel faces controversy over his eligibility due to past foreign residency, which he denies holding currently, asserting compliance with Nepalese constitutional requirements.
Key Points
- Attorney General Dr. Narayan Dutta Kandel is scrutinized over alleged ineligibility due to past UK permanent residency.
- Kandel claims he renounced his UK permanent residency in October 2023 and meets constitutional qualifications.
- Nepal's Constitution bars Nepali citizens with foreign permanent residency from holding public office unless renounced for three months.
- Legal experts argue Kandel is eligible to be Attorney General if he no longer holds permanent residency and has legal practice experience.
