The Madhes Provincial Assembly has removed Speaker Ram Chandra Mandal from his position after a motion citing “conduct inconsistent with the dignity of the office” was passed with a two-thirds majority on Wednesday. The assembly discussed the proposal in its meeting and endorsed it through a division of votes.
Deputy speaker Babita Kumari Raut announced Mandal’s dismissal, stating that 76 members voted in favor of the motion. A total of 78 provincial lawmakers were present.
