Pressure mounts to ready parliament building as House election nears
Summary
Nepal's new Parliament building at Singha Durbar is under pressure to be completed in time for the House election scheduled for March 5, with efforts to finish chambers and essential facilities ongoing.
Key Points
- Nepal’s March 5 House election is just over a month away with uncertainty about the readiness of the new Parliament building.
- The Gallery Baithak previously housed Parliament, but inadequate space led to using the Birendra International Convention Centre until its destruction by arson.
- Construction of a dedicated Parliament building at Singha Durbar started in 2019 but has missed multiple deadlines and remains incomplete.
- Officials aim to have chambers for both houses ready by mid-February to facilitate the upcoming House session required within 30 days of election results.
