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KATHMANDU: The first session of Nepal’s newly elected House of Representatives has officially commenced today following the general elections held on February 21 (Falgun 21), marking the beginning of a new legislative cycle amid heightened political expectations.
Addressing the inaugural meeting, Rabi Lamichhane, chair of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), called on opposition parties to maintain round-the-clock oversight of his party and the government.
“I request the opposition to keep a 24-hour watch on us,” Lamichhane said, emphasizing accountability and transparency in governance.
He also reminded fellow lawmakers from his party of their electoral mandate, stating that their role remains rooted in questioning authority and delivering on public expectations.
“We came here by asking questions. Even if our seats have changed today, our moral responsibility toward those questions remains the same,” he said.
Lamichhane further warned that failure to utilize the public mandate effectively would result in a lost opportunity and public disillusionment.
Session Begins in Interim Venue
The meeting is being held at the multipurpose hall of the under-construction Federal Parliament Building in Singha Durbar, with proceedings scheduled to begin at 2:00 PM.
The session was formally convened by President Ram Chandra Paudel, in accordance with the Constitution of Nepal, following the recommendation of the Council of Ministers.
Senior-most member Arjun Narasingha KC is set to chair the initial proceedings, including reading out the President’s summons and providing updates on the formation of the Council of Ministers.
New Parliamentary Composition
The 275-member House of Representatives reflects a significantly altered political landscape:
Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP): 182 seatsNepali Congress: 38 seatsCPN-UML: 25 seatsNepal Communist Party: 17 seatsShram Sanskriti Party: 7 seatsRastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP): 5 seatsIndependent: 1 seat
Agenda and Political Significance
The first meeting includes scheduled addresses by representatives from various political parties, setting the tone for legislative priorities, governance direction, and political alignment in the coming months.
The new session is being closely watched by policy observers, investors, and international stakeholders, as Nepal enters a crucial phase of political transition with expectations of reform, stability, and improved governance outcomes.
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