In a significant move within the federal legislative landscape, Dol Prasad Aryal, the vice-chairperson of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), officially filed his nomination for the prestigious post of Speaker of the House of Representatives (HoR) on Friday. The candidacy was submitted at the Federal Parliament Secretariat located in Singha Durbar at 11:00 am, marking the RSP’s formal entry into the upcoming electoral contest for the leadership of the lower house.
The nomination process highlighted strong internal support within the party. Aryal’s candidacy was formally proposed by the RSP party chairman, Rabi Lamichhane. Further solidifying the bid, the nomination was seconded by a team of prominent lawmakers, including Dr. Swarnim Wagle, Sobita Gautam, and Sunil Lamsal. The involvement of these key party figures underscores the RSP’s strategic focus on securing a central role in parliamentary proceedings.
According to officials at the Parliament Secretariat, the window for filing nominations for the Speaker’s post was designated between 11:00 am and 2:00 pm on Friday. Following the verification of all submissions, the Secretariat is scheduled to publish the final list of eligible candidates at 2:30 pm. This procedural timeline ensures transparency and allows the participating parties to finalize their strategies ahead of the decisive vote.
The election of the Speaker is one of the most critical functions of the newly formed House, as the individual will be responsible for maintaining order, interpreting parliamentary rules, and ensuring the smooth conduct of legislative business. With multiple political factions eyeing the position, the upcoming vote will serve as a litmus test for the current political alliances within the House of Representatives.
The final decision will be made through a formal election scheduled to take place during the House meeting on April 5. As the deadline for nominations concludes, all eyes are now on the Federal Parliament as lawmakers prepare to cast their votes to determine who will lead the House for the upcoming term. The outcome of this election is expected to have a lasting impact on the legislative direction of the country.
