NA endorses Nepal Citizenship Bill, hailed as historic for mothers' lineage rights
Summary
The National Assembly unanimously endorsed the Nepal Citizenship (second amendment) Bill to recognize mothers' lineage rights for citizenship by descent.
Key Points
- The National Assembly unanimously endorsed the Nepal Citizenship (second amendment) Bill.
- The Bill ensures practical provisions for issuing citizenship based on the mother's lineage.
- Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak presented the Bill and highlighted its historic significance.
- Lawmakers actively discussed and contributed to enriching the Bill before its endorsement.
