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President Paudel issues Ordinance allowing Voter Registration ahead of march Election

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Kathmandu — President Ram Chandra Paudel has issued an ordinance amending provisions of the Voter List Act to allow additional voter registration ahead of the House of Representatives election scheduled for March 5 (Falgun 21).

The ordinance was recommended by the government after Section 4 of the existing law barred newly eligible Gen-Z youth from registering once the election date had been announced. The amendment now permits voter registration within a period specified by the Election Commission, even after the election date has been declared.

The government argued that the restriction would disenfranchise thousands of young people who recently became eligible to vote. Following the cabinet’s recommendation, the ordinance was forwarded today and issued by the President.

Home Minister Om Prakash Aryal had earlier announced that the government would ensure a one-time chance for eligible but unregistered citizens to be added to the voter roll. He also confirmed that a study team has been formed to begin the process of granting voting rights to Nepalese living abroad.

Under the new ordinance, the Election Commission will set specific dates for additional voter registration. Once completed, the commission will prepare the election timetable and move forward with related activities.

President Paudel and PM Karki discuss upcoming election and legal preparations

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Kathmandu — President Ram Chandra Paudel and Prime Minister Sushila Karki held a meeting at the President’s Office, Shital Niwas, to discuss current political issues, according to the President’s Secretariat.

The talks also covered preparations and security arrangements for the House of Representatives election scheduled for March 5 (Falgun 21).

The government is moving ahead with plans to resolve legal complications related to the election through an ordinance. The proposed ordinance will address matters such as reopening voter registration, ensuring voting rights for Nepalese living abroad, and political party registration.

Under the current Voter List Act, 2073 (2016), Section 4(2) states that once the election date is announced, no new voters can be added to the list. The government intends to amend this provision through the ordinance to allow for updates.

President Poudel urges unity and good governance on constitution day

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Kathmandu – President Ram Chandra Poudel has expressed confidence that Constitution Day will inspire all Nepalese to unite in achieving the nation’s aspirations for lasting peace, good governance, development, and prosperity through the federal democratic republican system.

In his message on the occasion of Constitution Day, President Poudel urged everyone to remain dedicated in thought, word, and action to put the spirit and values of the constitution into practice through honest and effective efforts.

He stated that Nepal’s constitution envisions building an equitable society based on social justice and aims to establish a socialist-oriented economy. The president also highlighted that the constitution ended discrimination and oppression created under a centralized and unitary state system, uniting Nepal’s diverse ethnic, linguistic, religious, cultural, and geographic communities into broader national unity.

He emphasized the importance of ensuring equal access for all citizens to state-provided services and facilities, along with guarantees of social security.

President Poudel further noted that Nepal’s rich culture and natural resources open doors to vast opportunities for employment and income. He expressed belief that by ending all forms of corruption and mismanagement, and by properly utilizing water resources and energy through good governance, Nepal could soon achieve the status of a developed nation.

President Paudel invites to celebrate constitution day at Sheetal niwas

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Kathmandu – President Ram Chandra Paudel has scheduled a Constitution Day (National Day) celebration at Sheetal Niwas on Friday, Ashoj 3.

According to the President’s Office, invitations have already been distributed by Secretary Dr. Dipak Kafle. The program will take place at 3:30 PM in the presence of President Paudel.

This comes at a time when questions were raised about the relevance of the constitution following the recent Gen Z protests. However, the government has not yet made its position clear on whether it will formally celebrate Constitution Day.

President Paudel appeals for support to conduct Parliamentary Election

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Kathmandu- President Ramchandra Paudel has urged all parties to assist in successfully conducting the upcoming parliamentary elections.

In a statement released on Saturday, he emphasized that after arduous efforts amid extremely challenging circumstances, a peaceful resolution has been achieved. He called on all stakeholders to cooperate in ensuring the upcoming election is carried out smoothly.

Highlighting the preservation of the constitution and parliamentary system, President Paudel stated that the democratic republic remains intact. He noted that citizens now have the opportunity to advance Nepal toward a stronger democracy by holding elections for the House of Representatives within six months.

He said, “After strenuous efforts under extremely difficult, complex, and tense conditions, a peaceful resolution has been reached. The constitution has been preserved, the parliamentary system remains, and the federal democratic republic is intact. Citizens now have the opportunity to conduct the House of Representatives elections within six months and move forward on the path of a more advanced democracy. Therefore, I earnestly appeal to all parties to make the most of this hard-won opportunity, work to engage the people, uphold responsibility, and assist in ensuring the elections are successfully conducted.”

Agreement reached to appoint Sushila Karki as Interim Prime Minister

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Debate on Parliament Dissolution Continues

Kathmandu – As the process of forming an interim government gains pace, a consensus has been reached to appoint former Chief Justice Sushila Karki as Prime Minister. However, the sensitive issue of whether to dissolve parliament remains unresolved.

The agreement was reached during a late-night meeting at the President’s Office, Sheetal Niwas, on Thursday. The meeting, attended by President Ram Chandra Paudel, lasted nearly four and a half hours, beginning at 10:30 p.m. and concluding at 3:30 a.m. on Friday.

The decision was made following a proposal from Gen Z representatives. Alongside them, Kathmandu Metropolitan City Mayor Balendra Shah (Balen) and Chief of Army Staff Ashokraj Sigdel also expressed support for Karki leading the interim government.

Still, President Paudel has not reached a conclusion on whether to dissolve parliament. It has been agreed that discussions will resume at 9 a.m. on Friday. He has also begun separate consultations with Speaker Devraj Ghimire regarding this matter.

Participants in the talks noted that the constitution does not allow a non-parliamentarian to become Prime Minister while parliament is still in place, which has complicated the decision. However, President Paudel has sought advice from constitutional experts on whether Article 61 (4), which grants the President authority to “remove obstacles,” could be applied. Legal experts advised that as the guardian of the nation, the President could take a decision that causes the least harm, even in exceptional situations.

This political development follows the Gen Z protests, which escalated after government crackdowns left 19 youths dead on September 8. The Ministry of Health confirmed that the death toll had risen to 36 by Thursday evening, with two more injured succumbing during treatment. So far, 1,330 of the injured have been discharged after treatment, while 322 remain hospitalized.

Indian Foreign Secretary Meets President Paudel

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Kathmandu, August 17 – Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri held talks with President Ram Chandra Paudel today.

During the meeting, President Paudel highlighted the long-standing social, cultural, religious, spiritual, economic, and people-to-people ties between Nepal and India. He said that these relations are based on sovereign equality, mutual respect, trust, and friendly cooperation. He also noted that Nepal has benefited from India’s progress and hopes to gain even more in the future.

Foreign Secretary Misri, on his part, stated that under Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s policy of giving priority to relations with neighboring countries, Nepal holds a high place. He expressed confidence that his visit would provide an opportunity to discuss enhancing connectivity and cooperation for progress and development in the modern era, which would further strengthen the bilateral relationship.

Earlier today, Misri also held talks with Prime Minister K. P. Sharma Oli. He is scheduled to visit the Pashupatinath Temple on Monday before returning to India. His Kathmandu visit is part of preparations for Prime Minister Oli’s upcoming official trip to India.

Prime Minister and ministers get right to set their own salaries

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Kathmandu- The Prime Minister and ministers have got the right to set their own salaries. The Federal Parliament has amended the prevailing Act and given the right to set the salaries of the Prime Minister and ministers to the Council of Ministers.

President Ram Chandra Poudel has certified ‘Some Nepal Acts Amendment Bill’, which was passed by the Federal Parliament, on shrawan 14. With the certification of the bill, the Act on the Remuneration and Facilities of the Prime Minister and Ministers, 2049 BS, has been amended. This has given the right to set the salaries of the Prime Minister and ministers to the Council of Ministers.

In 2049 BS, an act was made by the then Legislative Assembly to determine the salaries and service facilities of the Prime Minister, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of State, Assistant Minister. By amending the said Act, the government has made provision for the Council of Ministers to determine the salaries of the Prime Minister and ministers.

Section 3 of the Ministers’ Remuneration and Facilities Act, 2049 BS clearly stipulates the remuneration of the Prime Minister and ministers.

The amended Act provides that the Prime Minister and ministers will be paid the remuneration as specified by the Government of Nepal by publishing a notification in the Nepal Gazette. Since this bill has been ratified by the President, the government has now opened the way to take the necessary decision regarding the salaries of the Prime Minister and ministers from the Council of Ministers at any time.

In the past, when the Act was not amended, the government had been deciding on the review of the services, facilities, and remuneration of the Prime Minister and ministers through the Operational Act Directive.

The government last reviewed the salaries and benefits of the Prime Minister and ministers on 22 Magh 2077 BS. The eighth edition of the Work Operation Directive 2077 BS has published the arrangements for the remuneration of the Prime Minister and ministers. Which was approved on 22 Magh 2077 BS.

Now, according to the amended Act, the Prime Minister and ministers can make new decisions on their own through the Council of Ministers on how much their salaries will be.

CIAA should not yield to anyone’s pressure and influence: President

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Kathmandu- Addressing a program organized on the occasion of the 34th Foundation Day of the Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority, President Ram Chandra Poudel has said that the Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority should not yield to anyone’s pressure or influence and work without considering the offense and the offender big or small.

He also said that in a situation where the nature and form of corruption is changing, the investigation and prosecution process should also be modernized and that the attention of all parties concerned should be drawn to the issue as some problems and complaints are being received even if the bills related to corruption are not disposed of for a long time.

He also said that by qualitatively improving the living standards of the citizens, we should work for the interest, welfare and international image of the country by making integrity, impartiality, transparency and fearlessness fulfilling the high aspirations of the people for development and good governance, and since Nepal is also a party to the International Convention on the Control of Corruption, it is necessary to amend our laws and mechanisms in accordance with the provisions mentioned in it.

Festivals help further strengthen national unity: President

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Kathmandu – Expressing best wishes on the occasion of Sonamalhosar, the festival of the Tamang community, President Ram Chandra Poudel has expressed his belief that festivals will help further strengthen national unity and that festivals like Sonamalhosar will enhance the spirit of mutual harmony, tolerance and brotherhood among all Nepalese.

‘I wish that the Sonamalhosar festival will further strengthen unity among all Nepalese and provide energy to everyone to move forward to build an economically and socially prosperous country,’ President Poudel said.

The Sonamalhosar festival is celebrated every year on the day of Magh Shukla Pratipada as the new year of the Tamang community. During this festival, the Tamang community observes family worship, nature worship and remembers the messages of Buddha, as well as gathers with relatives and entertains them and shares happiness with each other.

Today is Sonam Lhosar!

Certification of three finance bills by the President

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Kathmandu – President Ramchandra Paudel has certified three bills related to finance.

President Paudel on Tuesday passed the Economic Bill, National Debt Collection Bill and Customs Tariff Bill, 2081. Along with this, these three bills have taken legal form and have gone into implementation.

Earlier, these bills were passed by both the Houses of Parliament and submitted to the President for verification.

Petition to the Supreme Court demanding cancellation of the appointment of Prime Minister Oli

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Kathmandu – Lawyers have reached the Supreme Court claiming that the appointment of KP Sharma Oli as Prime Minister is not legal.

After President Ramchandra Paudel appointed UML President Oli as the Prime Minister on Sunday according to Article 76 (2) of the Constitution, advocates Deepak Adhikari, Khagendra Prasad Chapagain, and Shailendra Kumar Gupta have approached the Supreme Court to file a petition demanding the cancellation of the appointment of Prime Minister Oli.

It is said in the writ, ‘After one article fails, it is the provision of the constitution to go to another article. According to Article 76 (2) of the Constitution, Prachanda was appointed as a member of the House of Representatives with the support of more than two parties represented in the House of Representatives and if he did not receive a vote of confidence, It is a constitutional arrangement that the government of 76 (3)should be made .’

It is mentioned in the writ that if two parties agree, it cannot go against the constitution,and according to the constitution, the president should go to the government formation process from the largest party in the parliament.

Investment Facilitation Bill approved by President Paudel

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Kathmandu: President Ramchandra Paudel has approved the ‘Bill to amend some Nepal Acts related to investment facilitation’.

According to the statement issued by the spokesperson of the President’s Office, Shailaja Regmi Bhattarai, the bill, which was passed by both houses of the Federal Parliament in accordance with Article 113 (2) of the Constitution, was approved by President Paudel on Monday.

President Paudel calls for political resolution to curb corruption

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KATHMANDU- President Ram Chandra Paudel has called for political resolution to curb corruption.

Addressing a program organized on the occasion of the 33rd establishment day of the Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) on Sunday, President Paudel said that corruption and corrupt attitudes are hurdles to a nation’s development and progress. He added that corruption and a corrupt mentality have eroded moral values, weakening the foundation of the nation.

“The level of transparency and accountability of the government will have a role in the prevention of corruption. The more transparency and a sense of accountability in the governance, there are higher possibilities of corruption control,” said President Paudel. He drew the attention of all public entities to maintain transparency in each of their actions and decisions.Similarly, he urged the CIAA to ensure impartiality in its investigations and subsequent prosecutions.

Considering good governance as the lifeline of democracy, he expressed his belief that achieving economic prosperity and social justice is essential for preventing corruption. He urged the CIAA to address the public’s interest, ensuring that high-profile individuals are not exempt from accountability for abuse of authority and corruption.

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Report on National Assembly Elections to the President

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Kathmandu- The Election Commission has submitted the report with the results of the National Assembly elections to the President Ramchandra Paudel.

Chief Election Commissioner of the Election Commission Dinesh Kumar Thapalia presented the report to President Paudel at a program held on Sunday at Rashtrapati Bhawan Sheetal Niwas.

According to Section 60 of the National Assembly Member Election Act, 2075, the report with the election results of the National Assembly Member Election, 2080 has been submitted to the President’s Office.

Elections were held in all the seven provinces for 19 seats.
The remaining 1 seat will be nominated by the President on the recommendation of the government.

Parliament session called by President Paudel

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Kathmandu – President Ramchandra Paudel has called a session of both houses of the Federal Parliament. On the Recommendation of the Council of Ministers President Paudel has called a meeting of the House of Representatives and the National Assembly.

Spokesperson of the President’s Office, Shailaja Regmi Bhattarai, informed that President Paudel has called a meeting of the House of Representatives and the National Assembly to be held at 4 pm on 5th February.

Clause (1) of Article 93 of the Constitution provides that the President shall convene a session of the Parliament on the recommendation of the Council of Ministers.

President Poudel been taken to India for further treatment

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April 19-Kathmandu – President Ramchandra Puudel has been taken to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Hospital in New Delhi for further treatment.

President Poudel was taken to India for further treatment at the request of his family. However, according to the doctor involved in the treatment, he was tested by draining the frozen water in his chest and the initial tests showed normal conditions other than infection. His MRI and CT scan reports also said that there were no complications other than infection.

According to President Paudel’s press advisor Kiran Pokharel, Paudel was taken to New Delhi on Wednesday morning by air ambulance of Shree Airlines. Paudel was accompanied by his personal doctor Dr. Niraj Bam, family members, and a team of 7 doctors.

Kiran Pokharel appointed as the press advisor to the President

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6 Chait, Kathmandu. Kiran Pokharel has been appointed as the press adviser of President Ramchandra Paudel.

Pokharel, the former president of the Nepal Press Union, was appointed as a press adviser by President Paudel on Sunday. Pokharel is also a former commissioner of the Information Commission. Earlier, Khila Karki was appointed as the press coordinator of the President.

The President appointed Sunil Bahadur Thapa as a political advisor, Baburam Kunwar as legal advisor, Dr. Suresh Chandra Chalise as a foreign advisor, Chiranjeevi Paudel as an economic advisor, and Chiranjeevi Adhikari has been appointed as private secretary.

Meeting between Nepali Congress leader Ram Chandra Poudel and Bharatpur mayor candidate Jagannath Poudel

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A meeting has been held between Congress leader Ram Chandra Poudel and Bharatpur Chitwan independent Mayor candidate Jagannath Poudel today regarding the withdrwal of the candidacy from Mayor against alliance.

According to Poudel’s personal secretary Navin Baral, Jagannath Poudel has maintained his stance of not withdrawing his candidature and not supporting the coalition candidate.

According to Baral, candidate Jagannath Poudel, his proposer, former president of Nepali Congress Chitwan Krishnalal Sapkota and supporter Mina Kharel were also present on the meeting.