Prime Minister Shah calls constitutional council meeting for Thursday
Summary
Prime Minister Balendra Shah has called a constitutional council meeting to be held on Thursday to appoint a new chief justice and fill other constitutional vacancies following a recent ordinance change.
Key Points
- Prime Minister Balendra Shah has called the constitutional council meeting for Thursday at 5:00 pm.
- This is the first constitutional council meeting chaired by Prime Minister Shah since he assumed office on March 27.
- The meeting will consider appointing a new chief justice as the Supreme Court lacks a permanent chief justice following retirement on March 31.
- The council will also discuss appointments to other constitutional bodies including the Election Commission.
