Deputy Speaker Rana Magar’s fate hinges on smaller parties as NC, UML push ouster
Summary
Nepali Congress and CPN-UML are preparing to remove Deputy Speaker Indira Rana Magar, relying on support from smaller parties to secure a two-thirds majority in the House of Representatives.
Key Points
- Nepali Congress and CPN-UML have initiated efforts to remove Deputy Speaker Indira Rana Magar due to concerns over her conduct and to gain constitutional council control.
- They need support from smaller parties like Janamat Party and possibly Janata Samajwadi Party-Nepal to secure the required two-thirds majority in the 274-member House of Representatives.
- The Deputy Speaker is affiliated with Rastriya Swatantra Party, which is part of the opposition, complicating ruling coalition appointments.
- Previous attempts to remove Rana Magar stalled, but NC and UML are now collecting signatures and preparing procedural moves while waiting for her return from the US.
