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Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) Vice President Dr Swarnim Wagle has said that the government's priority now will be good governance and economic restructuring.

Dr Wagle, while attending the oath-taking ceremony of the newly elected member of the House of Representatives, expressed the view that the priority of the upcoming government is to ensure good governance along with quality reconstruction.

The RSP has secured 182 seats in the House of Representatives (HoR), the lower house of the Federal Parliament, in the HoR Member election held on March 5.

RSP Senior Leader, Balendra Shah, is being appointed as Nepal's 43rd Prime Minister on Friday.

Shram Sanskriti Party (SSP) President Harka Raj Rai has said that his party will play a constructive role as an opposition party in Parliament.

Rai, who reached the Parliament building at Singha Durbar today to attend the oath-taking ceremony of the newly elected MPs, told journalists that he would provide the government with constructive support and healthy criticism.

"As the opposition, we will question the government to hold it accountable, offer support, and provide it with constructive criticism on matters the government must address. We will always play a positive role in supporting the government and the country. As the opposition, we will fulfill our dynamic role," said Rai.

MP Rai, elected from Sunsari Constituency- 1, asserted that as a lawmaker he will strive to ensure access to clean drinking water across the country.

Newly elected members of the House of Representatives took the oath of office and secrecy at the newly constructed multi-purpose hall in Singha Durbar on Thursday.

Senior member of Parliament Arjun Narsingh KC administered the oath to the newly elected lawmakers.

Rastriya Swatantra Party President Rabi Lamichhane also attended the swearing-in ceremony.

President Ram Chandra Paudel had administered the oath of office and secrecy to KC on Wednesday. 

Arrangements related to taking oath of office and secrecy are specified in the Article 99 and 91 (5) of the Nepal Constitution, and the Clause 75 of the House of Representatives Member Election Act, 2074. 

In the election of members of the House of Representatives held on March 5, the Rastriya Swatantra Party came first with 182 seats while the Nepali Congress stood second with 38, the CPN-UML won 25 seats, the Nepali Communist Party 17, the Shram Sanskriti Party seven, and the Rastriya Prajatantra Party won five seats.

The Embassy of Pakistan in Kathmandu marked the 86th National Day of Pakistan with a flag-hoisting ceremony on Thursday. 

Ambassador Abrar H. Hashmi raised the national flag at the chancery, while messages from Pakistan’s President, Prime Minister, and Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister were read, highlighting unity, democracy, regional peace, and support for Kashmir and Palestine.

In his remarks, the Ambassador of Pakistan congratulated the community and families on the occasion. 

He commended their contributions and expressed hope that they will continue to strengthen Pakistan-Nepal relations. Highlighting the historic significance of March 23, 1940 as foundation for the creation of Pakistan, he paid tribute to the leadership of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah and the sacrifices of the forefathers. 

He expressed solidarity with the people of the Middle East over the loss of lives and suffering of innocent, due to the ongoing conflict and announced that the Pakistan National Day Reception, in line with the Prime Minister’s instructions, would not be held this year.