President Paudel appoints Shakya as NA member, Raya as Auditor General

President Ram Chandra Paudel on Thursday nominated Dr Anjana Shakya as a member of the National on the recommendation of the government.

President Paudel nominated Shakya as the National Assembly member as per Article 86 (2) (b) of the Constitution of Nepal, reads a statement issued by the Office of the President.

Earlier on April 12, the government had decided to recommend President Paudel to nominate Shakya a member of the National Assembly.

According to Article 86 (2) (b) of the Constitution of Nepal, the President can nominate three persons including at least one woman in the National Assembly on the recommendation of the government.

Similarly, President Paudel appointed Toyam Raya as the Auditor General on the recommendation of the Constitutional Council.

President Paudel appointed Raya of Morang as the Auditor General as per Article 240 (2) of the Constitution of Nepal, the President’s Office spokesperson Shailaja Regmi Bhattarai said.