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President Ram Chandra Paudel and National Assembly Chairman Narayan Prasad Dahal held a meeting today.

In the meeting that took place at the President's Office, Shital Niwas today, Dahal informed the President about his (Dahal's) participation in the 151st General Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) on behalf of Nepal's Federal Parliament.

The 151st General Assembly of the IPU, which has members from the parliaments of 181 countries worldwide, will be held in Geneva, Switzerland from October 19 to 23.

A delegation of the Federal Parliament, led by the Chair of the National Assembly, is going to participate in the IPU 151st general assembly.

On that occasion, Chairman Dahal also informed the Head of State regarding the National Assembly elections to be held in Magh.

The Chairman of the upper house of the Federal Parliament, Dahal, met with Prime Minister Sushila Karki on Sunday to discuss and provide information on contemporary issues such as Nepal's participation in the IPU General Assembly and the National Assembly elections.

President Ram Chandra Paudel is to hold discussions with political parties represented in the dissolved House of Representatives today regarding the upcoming elections and other matters.

The consultations between President Paudel and the party leaders are taking place for the first time following the Gen-Z movement on September 8 and 9, and after the formation of a new government and the dissolution of the House of Representatives, and in the context of the announcement of the date for election to a new HoR for March 5, 2026.

According to the President's Office, the discussions will be attended by the Prime Minister Sushila Karki along with leaders next in line after the chairpersons of political parties.

President Ram Chandra Paudel and Prime Minister Sushila Karki held a meeting in Sheetal Niwas on Wednesday.

During the meeting, they discussed current politics, upcoming House of Representatives election on March 5, 2026 and security situation, said the President's Secretariat.

President Ram Chandra Paudel has said that the present Constitution has integrated Nepali society having ethnic, lingual, religious, cultural and geographical diversities into the broader national unity by ending all forms of discriminations and oppressions resulting from centralized and unitary state systems.

In his message of best wishes on the occasion of Constitution Day today, the President called on all to stay united to realize the aspirations of sustainable peace, good governance, development and prosperity through the federal democratic republic systems.

The Constitution has set a broader goal to create an egalitarian society based on social justice and socialism-oriented economy.

He emphasized the need to ensure equal access for all citizens to services and facilities provided by the State as guaranteed by the Constitution, and to provide social security guarantees to ordinary citizens.

The Constitution has provided equal protection to the unique geographical structure of the mountain, hills and Tarai, which is multi-ethnic, multi-lingual, and multi-cultural. He expects that no one will inflict harm to the mutual harmony, fraternity and coexistence among the Nepalis keeping such diversities in the center.

Today, the Constitution Day (National Day) is being celebrated in commemoration of the epochal achievement of the promulgation of the Constitution of the Federal Democratic Republic Nepal on 20 September 2015.

On this occasion, the President extended best wishes to all Nepali sisters and brothers at home and abroad. The Head of the Nation offered heartfelt tributes to all known and unknown martyrs who sacrificed their invaluable lives during various movements for the establishment of the Federal Democratic Republic. Further, he expressed respect and reverence for the leaders of the political parties who led the movements for the establishment of the republic, lauding the contribution of the common citizens and political activists who participated in the democratic movements.

The Madhesi Commission and the National Women Commission have submitted their annual report for the fiscal year 2024/25 to President Ram Chandra Paudel on Thursday.

The two commissions presented their reports to the President in accordance with Article 294 of the Constitution of Nepal, at separate programs held at the President's office, according to a statement issued here today by spokesperson Pradeep Kumar Koirala.

The acting chairperson of the Madhesi Commission, Jeevachha Saha, and the chairperson of the National Women Commission, Kamala Parajuli, presented their respective commissions' reports.

President Ram Chandra Paudel has said that the Constitution of Nepal ensures the rights of children as a fundamental right, hence calls for an integrated and coordinated role of government and non-government bodies, civil society, parents, schools and other stakeholders for the effective implementation of national and international commitments and constitutional legal provisions regarding children.

Extending his best wishes to all Nepali children and parents on the occasion of National Children's Day today, President Paudel has said that it is still common to hear that some children are deprived of their rights, therefore, it is the responsibility of the relevant stakeholders to prevent all kinds of inhumane treatment, violence and abuse against children.

The National Children's Day is celebrated every year on Bhadra 29, the day Nepal ratified the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC). The slogan of this year's Children's Day is 'Investment in Children: The Beginning of a Secured Future'.

Wishing that this day will motivate society and the state to work consciously by prioritizing the interests of children, President Paudel has stressed that it is necessary to provide creative, practical, free and quality education, nutritious food, safe drinking water and sanitation, necessary vaccinations and child-friendly health institutions, and policy-level, legal and child-friendly measures for the overall interest of the children. "I hope that this day will help to ensure equal opportunities for children of all groups and communities by creating a safe environment for children at home, school and in the community."

President Ram Chandra Poudel on Friday administered the oath of office and secrecy to newly appointed Prime Minister Sushila Karki, who will serve as interim head of government with the primary responsibility of holding national elections within the next six months.

Karki has made history as the country’s first female prime minister, breaking her own earlier record from 2016 when she became Nepal’s first female chief justice.

Earlier, President Poudel appointed her under Article 61 of the Constitution, which states that it is the president’s duty and responsibility “to adhere to and protect the Constitution.” However, Karki’s appointment is likely to be challenged in the Supreme Court, as Article 61 does not grant the president the authority to appoint a prime minister.

According to current constitutional provisions, the prime minister must be a member of the House of Representatives and nominated under Article 76. Top leaders of the major political parties, except former prime minister Baburam Bhattarai, boycotted the oath-taking ceremony. 

Even KP Sharma Oli, who resigned following the killing of 19 Gen-Z protesters, did not attend the swearing-in ceremony, breaking the tradition of an outgoing prime minister formally handing over power to the incoming one. The ceremony was attended by ambassadors from various countries, including the US and China, along with government officials, security chiefs, and Gen-Z representatives.

The violent protests of Sept 8 and 9 left at least 51 people dead and more than 400 injured, with the toll expected to rise as police continue to recover bodies from burned private homes and commercial buildings. In line with the demands of Gen-Z protesters, Nepal’s 275-member House of Representatives is expected to be dissolved once election dates are announced.

Karki’s foremost challenge will be winning the confidence of major political parties such as the Nepali Congress, CPN-UML, and CPN (Maoist Center), which together command a two-thirds majority in parliament. These parties have already opposed the possible dissolution of parliament and the announcement of new elections, arguing that parliament should not be dissolved without a clear guarantee of elections.

Soon after Karki took the oath, the Maoist Center issued a statement opposing preparations to dissolve parliament, becoming the first party to formally reject her move. Similarly, UML General Secretary Shankar Pokhrel has also spoken out against it. Other major parties that remained silent in the immediate aftermath of the protests may gradually unite to push their own agenda.

In 2013, the interim government led by then–chief justice Khil Raj Regmi successfully held the second Constituent Assembly elections, largely due to strong backing from major political parties. This time, however, Karki is unlikely to receive such support. She faces double pressure: from Gen-Z protesters demanding action against political parties in the name of fighting corruption, and from established political forces at both the central and local levels who may resist cooperating with her government.

At the same time, Gen-Z and other political groups are pressing for constitutional amendments—or even the scrapping of the charter—an agenda that the major parties strongly oppose. If Karki fails to hold elections within six months, she will come under pressure to step down.

Another major challenge will be reviving Nepal’s already troubled economy, which has been severely hit by the protests. She will also face domestic and international pressure to address serious human rights violations committed during the unrest. Another key responsibility will be tackling corruption, including investigations into past scandals, which remains a central demand of the youth. With reports of rights violations by both police and protesters, public pressure is likely to mount for impartial investigations and prosecutions.

On the economic front, Karki must restore security and confidence in the private sector. Attacks on industries and businesses have sent negative signals about Nepal’s investment climate and further threatened the tourism industry. The lack of jobs and political stability could push even more young Nepalis to seek employment abroad.

Externally, Karki faces the task of convincing the international community that Nepal is safe for investment, while securing support for reconstruction and elections. Like every government before hers, she will have to carefully manage relations with the three major powers most influential in Nepal—India, China, and the United States.

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President Ram Chandra Paudel has sought cooperation from all sides including the agitators and citizens to ensure a peaceful solution of the adverse situation.

Issuing a press statement this evening, President Paudel appealed to the Gen Z representatives and all others to hold talks on the demands raised by the citizens in a democracy for a peaceful resolution. He also urged all sides to maintain restraint.

The Head of the State reminded that Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli's resignation from the post was endorsed. "In such adverse situations, I believe all sides will extend support to address the problems, and love the country, people and democracy," he mentioned.

President Ram Chandra Paudel has unveiled the 'National Land Cover Map 2020/2022' at the President House, Shital Niwas on Tuesday.

The land cover map published by the Forest Research and Training Centre under the Ministry of Forests and Environment was handed to the President by the Centre's Director Dr Rajendra KC.

On the occasion, President Paudel said that the forest cover should be maintained in the field as it is on the map and paper. He emphasized the need to adopt all kinds of measures to protect the forest from deforestation and to earn from the forest.

According to the land cover map, the forest area in the country is 46.08 percent, while it is 58.62 percent in Bagmati Province.

President Ram Chandra Paudel on Thursday appointed Netra Prasad Timsina, the Ambassador of Nepal to Malaysia, as the non-residential ambassador to the Republic of the Philippines.

President Paudel appointed Ambassador Timsina as the non-resident ambassador to the Philippines in accordance with Article 282 (1) of the Constitution and on the recommendation of the Council of Ministers, the President's Office said.

President Ram Chandra Paudel has said that improving the living standards of the people and achieving prosperity of the nation is the very goal of our Constitution and federal democratic republic.

During the award distribution ceremony of the Pushpalal National Award 2082 today, he mentioned that the struggles, sacrifices of senior leaders, and the great sacrifice of the Nepali people led to the attainment of the federal democratic republic, highlighting the improvement in the living standards of the people and the prosperity of the country.

The Award is instituted in the name of the founder leader of the Nepal Communist Party, late Pushpalal Shrestha. The Award carries a purse of Rs 100, 000 and it is presented by the Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation every year.

On the occasion, President Paudel honored Shanta Manavi from the field of politics, Dr Medini Prasad Sedai for his contributions to history, and Ram Mani Pokhrel for his work in literature.

"Through the proper utilization of our means and resources with efficiency in service delivery to the people and the promotion of good governance, the goals set by democracy and the Constitution will be achieved. Only by achieving this goal will there be a true tribute to the leaders who have dedicated themselves to democracy," the Head of State said.

The President mentioned that the late Pushpalal also contributed by meticulously documenting the economic structure, class analysis, production systems and the contradictions of society in Nepal.

The Head of State said, "Pushpalal is that personality who succeeded in creating and establishing a distinct line of thought and identity even among the communists. Though he belonged to the Marxist ideology and the theory of class struggle, he firmly believed that solutions to problems could be explored and found out through democratic processes.”

"I personally believe that Pushpalal’s ideology laid a significant intellectual foundation for taking the Nepali communists to democratic processes," the President said, adding that the 2046 BS (1990's) political transformation is a testament to prove this statement.

Also speaking on the occasion, Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation, Badri Prasad Pandey said that Pushpalal's ideology was vital and meaningful in shaping and guiding Nepal's leftist movement.

Dr Beduram Bhusal of CPN (Unified Socialist) said the 1990's political transformation proved the relevancy of Pushpalal's ideology that advocated for taking the left-democratic wave simultaneously.

The government has announced that the School Education Bill and the Civil Service Bill will be endorsed in this session.

Presenting the government’s policies and programs, President Ram Chandra Paudel said that the School Education Bill and Civil Service Bill will be passed in this session.

The teachers from across the country had staged Kathmandu-centric protests for the past one month demanding enactment of the School Education Act.

They suspended the protests after striking a nine-point agreement with the government.

Azerbaijan's Deputy Foreign Minister Elnur Mammadov paid a courtesy call on President Ram Chandra Paudel today.

In the meeting held at the Office of the President in Sheetal Niwas, Kathmandu today, President Paudel expressed his happiness over the new development between the two countries' relations.

It may be noted that Nepal and Azerbaijan held the first-ever political consultation upon the arrival of Azerbaijan's Deputy Foreign Minister Mammadov in Kathmandu on Wednesday.

President Paudel underscored the need to identify the areas of cooperation between the two countries for broader collaboration in future.

Recalling his representation of Nepal to the global climate conference-COP-29- held in Azerbaijan in November, 2024, the President said that he was confident over the relations between Nepal and Azerbaijan becoming stronger in future.

In response, visiting Deputy Foreign Minister Mammadov asserted that President Paudel's visit to Azerbaijan had added a new dimension between the two countries.

No Memorandum of Agreement (MoU) had been signed between Azerbaijan and Nepal in the past 30 years, said the visiting Azerbaijan's Deputy Foreign Minister, adding that the preparatory work is currently underway to ink such an agreement between the two countries.

President Ram Chandra Paudel has stressed for spreading public awareness about earthquake safety measures.

In a message today on the 10th Memorial Day of the Gorkha Earthquake, the President said that the risks of earthquakes have accelerated every year due to an increasing trend of urbanization.

The possible risks of earthquakes could be lowered though it could not be prevented, according to the President.

Likewise, the President has mentioned that Nepal's topography and human-made physical infrastructures were the key reasons behind the risks of earthquakes in the country. 

President Paudel has drawn attention of all stakeholders for massive awareness dissemination on safety measures as well as the effective tools for quake risk reduction among the general public.

In his message, President Paudel has expressed heartfelt condolences to all sisters and brothers who lost their lives in the Gorkha Earthquake on April 25, 2015 and the subsequent tremors.

Similarly, the President has thanked all involved directly and indirectly in the reconstruction of quake-hit physical properties and the resettlement of the affected communities.

President Ram Chandra Paudel has summoned the budget session of the federal Parliament.

A Cabinet meeting held at the Prime Minister’s official residence in Baluwatar on Tuesday had decided to recommend to the President to summon the session.

The President called the session for April 25 on the recommendation of the government as per Article 93 (1) of the Constitution of Nepal, reads a statement issued by the President’s Office spokesperson Shailaja Regmi Bhattarai.

The Cabinet meeting had also decided to summon the Parliament session to pass the School Education Act which is sub judice in the Parliament.

President Ram Chandra Paudel has said all the three tiers of the government should pay attention to the development, conservation and promotion of the invaluable heritages of the country having a multi-ethnic, multi-linguistic culture and tradition.

Addressing the inauguration ceremony of the reconstructed Shree Degutaleju Temple and the unveiling of the stone inscription in Patan Durbar Area today, President Paudel stressed the need for awareness, consciousness and concern at the citizen level for heritage conservation.

"For our future generations, these invaluable heritages are an important link in understanding our time, history and ancestors. It is our common responsibility to preserve and promote such important places of the country and protect many heritages which were the mark of hard work and efforts of and the gift from the ancestors," said President Paudel.

Stating that Nepal, a beautiful country of unique geographical diversity, has many beautiful natural, religious, cultural and historical places as nature's boon, he said that countless temples, Shaktipeeths, shrines and pilgrimage sites are linked with the civilization, culture and national pride of Nepalis.

The Head of State said that Degutaleju Temple is a precious heritage of Patan Durbar Area, which is included in the World Heritage List, President Paudel said that the heritages here, a major destination for domestic and foreign tourists, have made Nepal known at the international level.

Our historical, religious and cultural heritages across the country are the pride and identity of Nepal and Nepalis, the President said, adding that although the reconstruction and restoration of historical heritage damaged in the Gorkha earthquake was challenging, that the successful reconstruction of the Degutaleju Temple has enhanced the beauty of this World Heritage Site.

On the occasion, Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation Badri Pandey lauded the challenging work done by Lalitpur in preserving heritage and culture in the country. He said Japan's cooperation and dedication of the locals was important in the reconstruction of this heritage in the past 10 years while maintaining the history with marinating archaeological structure.

He said it was the duty of all of us to protect Nepal's diverse culture and nature. He stressed the need to develop Nepal as an open museum by giving priority to it and making it known to the world. Japanese Ambassador to Nepal Maeda Toru said that the reconstruction of the heritage damaged by the earthquake has been successful due to the continuous support of the international community and the tireless efforts of Nepalis.

He wished that this temple would continue as a friendship between Nepal and Japan forever. Mayor of Lalitpur Metropolitan City Chiribabu Maharjan shared that the construction of the archaeological heritages has been completed through a locals' committee by giving responsibility to the locals.

He expressed the belief that the heritage sites reconstructed now would remain safe even when there was a bigger earthquake than in 2072 BS.

Chairperson of Degutaleju Temple Reconstruction Committee Kiran Man Pradhan shared that the responsibility of rebuilding the temple damaged by the 2072 BS earthquake has been successfully completed.

He opined that he had worked for future generations by rebuilding this important historical heritage.