Prime Minister Balendra Shah Declines Republic Day Address, Recommends President
Summary
Prime Minister Balendra Shah has declined to address the Republic Day ceremony at Tundikhel, recommending President Ram Chandra Paudel to speak instead, breaking a longstanding tradition in Nepalese political protocol.
Key Points
- Prime Minister Balendra Shah will not address the Republic Day ceremony at Tundikhel on Jestha 15.
- The Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers has recommended President Ram Chandra Paudel to address the ceremony.
- A Republic Day Main Ceremony Committee has been formed under the leadership of Prime Minister Balendra Shah.
- President Paudel is reportedly dissatisfied with the Prime Minister's recommendation to have him address the ceremony instead.
