Nepal's House of Representatives to Elect Deputy Speaker Today
Summary
Nepal's House of Representatives is electing a Deputy Speaker today, with candidates Saraswati Lama from RPP and Ruby Kumari Thakur from Shram Sanskriti Party competing. The ruling Rastriya Swatantra Party's majority is likely to secure Thakur's election.
Key Points
- The election for Deputy Speaker of Nepal's House of Representatives is scheduled for today at 4:00 PM.
- Two candidates are contesting: Saraswati Lama from Rastriya Prajatantra Party and Ruby Kumari Thakur from Shram Sanskriti Party.
- Ruby Kumari Thakur's candidacy is supported by Shram Sanskriti Party and Rastriya Swatantra Party lawmakers.
- Rastriya Swatantra Party holds a majority with 182 seats in the 275-member House, making Thakur's election highly probable.
