KATHMANDU: Lawmaker Hari Dhakal of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) has been elected unopposed as the President of the House of Representatives’ State Affairs and Good Governance Committee.

The election was announced on Friday during a committee meeting held at Singha Durbar, where senior member Arjun Narsingh K.C. declared Dhakal elected unopposed as he was the sole candidate for the post.

Speaking to reporters after his election, Hari Dhakal said parliamentary committees are platforms that should rise above party politics and function through constructive debate and accountability.

He pledged to carry out his responsibilities effectively by incorporating suggestions and oversight from committee members.

Dhakal also said political instability in the past had weakened parliamentary committees, but with a more stable government now in place, their role would become stronger and more effective.

He emphasized that the committee would actively monitor state bodies to promote good governance across the country.

KATHMANDU: The Nepali Congress is set to convene a meeting of its lawmakers to move forward the process of selecting its parliamentary party leader.

According to the party’s election committee, discussions will be held with its MPs to finalize the leadership selection process.

The committee, formed specifically for this purpose, is coordinating consultations ahead of the decision.

Committee coordinator Prakash Rasaili Snehi confirmed that the meeting has been called to deliberate on the selection of the parliamentary party leader.

The meeting is scheduled for 3:00 PM at the party’s parliamentary office in Singha Durbar.

Several senior leaders have expressed interest in the post, including Arjun Narsingh KC, Bhishmaraj Angdembe, and Mohan Acharya, among others.

The meeting is expected to play a key role in shaping the party’s leadership direction in the federal parliament.

KATHMANDU: Speaker of the House of Representatives, Dol Prasad Aryal, has said preparations are underway to conduct the upcoming budget session more effectively and distinctly.

Speaking at an interaction program with journalists at Singha Durbar on Friday, Aryal emphasized his commitment to making parliamentary activities more transparent by broadcasting them live.

He stated that new parliamentary precedents may be necessary to meet the evolving needs of the country and society. “We are committed to making activities public through live broadcasts. We do not support hiding or concealing any matters,” Aryal said.

The Speaker also assured journalists of unhindered access to Parliament, pledging to expand media accessibility without restrictions.

Highlighting legislative reforms, Aryal stressed the importance of extensive consultations with stakeholders before drafting any bill.

He said discussions would be held multiple times to ensure inclusive and well-informed lawmaking.

Aryal further noted that efforts are ongoing to make the budget session more innovative, while also planning amendments to parliamentary regulations to ensure faster and more efficient lawmaking processes.

He reiterated that Parliament would move forward by setting new standards aligned with the country’s needs.