Uncertainty Looms Over Parliament Session Location as Old Venue is Unusable and New Building Faces Delays
Summary
Nepal's parliament faces uncertainty over the session location as the old venue is unusable and the new Singha Durbar building's construction faces delays but aims to be ready within 45 days.
Key Points
- The International Convention Centre used as the parliament became unusable after incidents last year, forcing the search for a new venue.
- The new parliament building in Singha Durbar is under construction with about 90% completion but faces delays caused by the pandemic and material scarcity.
- The government aims to hold the first parliamentary session of the newly elected representatives in the new building within 45 days despite incomplete construction.
- The Parliament Secretariat and the Ministry of Urban Development are coordinating to expedite work and manage sessions safely in the partially completed building.
