What NC–UML dominance in the National Assembly means
Summary
Elections to Nepal's National Assembly on January 25 are likely to result in a coalition dominance by Nepali Congress and CPN (UML), ensuring that passing laws requires cross-party cooperation despite the election outcomes in March.
Key Points
- Elections to Nepal's National Assembly are scheduled for January 25, with the Nepali Congress and CPN (UML) coalition expected to win.
- The National Assembly has 59 members, with one-third retiring every two years; members serve six-year terms.
- Passing laws requires majority approval in both the National Assembly and House of Representatives, with constitutional amendments needing a two-thirds majority.
- The National Assembly election uses a weighted voting system involving provincial assembly members and local government leaders.
