Dr. Janaki Kumari Tuladhar Assumes Acting Chief Election Commissioner Role

Summary

Dr. Janaki Kumari Tuladhar has assumed the role of acting Chief Election Commissioner of Nepal's Election Commission following the retirement of Ram Prasad Bhandari.

Key Points
  • Dr. Janaki Kumari Tuladhar has taken over as acting Chief Election Commissioner of the Election Commission Nepal.
  • Ram Prasad Bhandari retired on June 7 upon reaching the 65-year age limit.
  • The election for the House of Representatives was conducted on March 7 under Bhandari's leadership.
  • The Parliamentary Hearing Committee has started hearing complaints for recommended candidates for Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners.
  • The Constitutional Council recommended Man Bahadur Karki for Chief Election Commissioner and Dr. Rajiv Subba and Guru Prasad Wagle for Election Commissioners.
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