Speaker Ghimire to hold talks with key political leaders amid parliament impasse

KATHMANDU: Speaker of the House of Representatives (HoR) Dev Raj Ghimire is set to hold talks with key leaders of political parties amid the ongoing parliamentary impasse. Speaker Ghimire is scheduled to discuss ending the deadlock with Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal, Nepali Congress (NC) President Sher Bahadur Deuba, and CPN-UML Chairman KP Sharma Oli […]

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Speaker Ghimire urges govt to bring federal education bill

KATHMANDU: Speaker Devraj Ghimire has urged the government and political leaders to create an environment for presenting the federal education bill in the parliament soon. Addressing the inaugural session of the first National Conference of School Management Committee organized by the Community School Management Committee Federation here today, Speaker Ghimire said although there has been […]

Speaker Ghimire urges govt to bring federal education bill

KATHMANDU, April 3: Speaker Devraj Ghimire has urged the government and political leaders to create an environment for presenting the federal education bill in parliament soon.

Speaker Ghimire urges government to bring federal education bill

Speaker Devraj Ghimire has urged the government and political leaders to create an environment for presenting the federal education bill in the parliament soon.

'Urges government to bring federal education bill'

Speaker Ghimire has urged the government and political leaders to create an environment for presenting the federal education bill in the parliament soon.

'Urges government to bring federal education bill'

Speaker Ghimire has urged the government and political leaders to create an environment for presenting the federal education bill in the parliament soon.

Malaysia's political manoeuvring begins after indecisive election

Malaysia's political leaders scrambled on Sunday to secure support from rivals a day after a general election produced a hung parliament, with no coalition winning a parliamentary majority. Longtime opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim and former Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin each said they could form a government with support from other parties, whom they did not identify.

Keep Electoral Promises

The House of Representatives and Provincial Assembly elections are fast approaching in the country now. The elections will take place soon after the two greatest festivals of most Nepalis, Dashain and Tihar, are over. How political leaders canvass during this festive occasion is also being observed with keen interest by the general public. In spite of the criticism of the political leaders who, the people feel are not doing their best for the general public, they still are very interested in casting their votes. If one is to go by the results of the local level elections some months ago, it can be assumed that more fresh faces will be seen after the upcoming elections for members in the parliament. This will mean that independent and young candidates will also have to be included in the government after the polls at the central level and the provinces as well. This will be a jolt for the traditional parties, but choosing the right candidates will go a long way in steering the natio

These are senior septuagenarian leaders preparing to contest in upcoming polls

KATHMANDU, Aug 27: There is a provision for a civil servant to retire after 60 years in Nepal. The government provides allowances to people who are more than 68 years old. But, there is no boundary and age limit for political leaders to contest in the election. Both the young and elderly leaders are busy these days gearing up for the upcoming polls scheduled for November 20 later this year. PM Sher Bahadur Deuba He has been contesting elections since 2048 BS, remains undefeated and has been elected Prime Minister of the country five times.  PM Sher Bahadur Deuba is preparing to contest in the upcoming polls from Dadeldhura district. He has already been elected six times since 2048 BS. So far, Deuba has been elected as a member of parliament for seven times and Prime Minister for five times. Deuba, who was born in 2003 BS, is in his late seventies. Poudel, 78, is also vying to be a member of parliament Senior leader of Nepali Congress, Ram Chandra Poudel is 78 years old. He has been contesting in the federal election from Tanahu from 2048 BS. So far, he has been elected as a member of the parliament six times. Besides, he has been elected as a Speaker of the parliament once and served as minister for various ministries five times. Foreign Minister Khadka Foreign Minister Narayan Khadka is also among those leaders who are in their seventies and are still looking forward to being a member of the parliament in the upcoming polls. He was born in Chaitra 7, 2005 BS. He is currently preparing to contest in the federal election from Udayapur-1. So far, he has already been elected thrice from Udayapur and became a minister twice.  CPN-UML Chiar Oli Chairman of CPN-UML, KP Sharma Oli is in his early seventies these days. Oli, born in Falgun 18, 2008 BS, has been contesting in the federal elections since 2048 BS. He has already been elected as a member of the parliament for six times and became Prime Minister of Nepal twice. He is preparing to contest in the upcoming polls from Jhapa-5. Subash Chandra Nembang Leader of CPN-UML, Subash Chandra Nembang was born in Falgun 28, 2009 BS. Nembang has been contesting in elections since 2056 BS. He has already been Minister for Law and elected Speaker of Parliament twice. In the upcoming federal election, Nembang is preparing to contest from Ilam-2. Chairman of CPN (Unified Socialist) Madhav Nepal  Madhav Kumar Nepal, Chairman of CPN (US) is also in his early seventies. He was born in Falgun 23, 2009 BS. He has been contesting in elections since 2056 BS. So far, Nepal has been elected as a member of the parliament five times. Nepal was also elected as the Prime Minister of the country once. In the upcoming polls, Nepal is preparing to contest from Rautahat1. Senior leader of CPN (US) Jhalanath Khanal Jhalanath Khanal, a senior leader of CPN (US) is also in his early seventies. Khanal has already been elected as a member of the parliament for six times and is preparing to contest in the upcoming polls from Illam-1.  He has already been elected Minister for various ministries thrice and elected to the post of Prime Minister once. He is currently 73 years old. Eldest member of parliament, Thakur Chairman of Loktantrik Samajbadi Party, Mahanta Thakur was born in Jestha 13, 1999 BS. Thakur,the eldest member of the House of Representatives (HoR), is also preparing to contest in the upcoming polls from Mahottari-3. He has already served as minister for various ministries several times. Bam Dev Gautam, 73 Bam Dev Gautam, born in Asar, 2006, has already been deputy prime minister and home minister thrice. So far, Gautam has contested six times in the federal elections – was victorious thrice. He is currently preparing to contest in the upcoming polls from Pyuthan. Pushpa Kamal Dahal Pushpa Kamal Dahal, Chairman of CPN (Maoist Center) was born in Mangsir 26, 2011 BS. He is currently 68 years old and is preparing to contest in the upcoming federal election from Chitwan-3. He has already been Prime Minister of Nepal twice. Babu Ram Bhattarai, 68 Babu Ram Bhattari was born in Asar 4, 2011 BS. He is currently 68 years old  and has agreed to contest in the upcoming polls from Gorkha-2 using the election symbol of CPN (Maoist Center). Bhattarai has been successful in being elected Prime Minister once and Finance Minister once.

Parties and leaders call for PM’s ouster, Prez’s impeachment

KATHMANDU, May 21: President Bhandari initiated a process  to form a government as per Article 76(5) of the constitution after PM KP Sharma Oli decided not to seek a vote of confidence in the House of Representatives. However, reactions from constitutional experts, political leaders and parties were swift, and harsh against the move by PM Oli and President Bhandari. Constitutional experts have termed the move by President Bhandari a crime against the people and the constitution. Supreme Court advocate Om Prakash Aryal said, “PM KP Sharma Oli should be tried for this crime. This is against the people and the constitution.” Similarly, constitutional expert Bhimarjun Acharya says the PM is inching toward dissolving parliament.