Ishwari Neupane resigns as PHC chair to head State Affairs Committee

Summary

Ishwari Neupane resigns as chairperson of the Parliamentary Hearing Committee to become chairperson of the State Affairs and Good Governance Committee of Nepal's House of Representatives.

Key Points
  • Ishwari Neupane resigns as chairperson of the Parliamentary Hearing Committee (PHC).
  • She submitted her resignation to Speaker Devraj Ghimire.
  • Nepali Congress appointed her as chairperson of the State Affairs and Good Governance Committee.
  • Her resignation followed controversy involving committee chair Ramhari Khatiwada's resignation.
  • Top leaders, including President Sher Bahadur Deuba, agreed to nominate Neupane for the new role.
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