President Paudel Follows Precedent Set by Former President Bhandari in National Assembly Appointment Delay

Kathmandu. President Ramchandra Paudel has mirrored the precedent set by former President Bidya Devi Bhandari regarding the appointment of National Assembly members recommended by the government.The cabinet meeting led by the interim government under Sushila Karki on Chaitra 1 recommended the then Home Minister, Om Prakash Aryal, for appointment as a National Assembly member to the President. The Office of the President confirmed that the recommendation reached them a few days later. However, President Paudel has not appointed Home Minister Aryal as per the recommendation.Sources from the Office of the President indicated that President Paudel is following the precedent set...