Federal Parliament Sessions Convene Today; Speaker Confirmation and Annual Report on Agenda

Kathmandu — Federal Parliament of Nepal is holding meetings of both houses today at the under-construction parliament building in Singha Durbar.The House of Representatives meeting is scheduled for 11:00 AM, where a proposal to confirm Dol Prasad Aryal as Speaker will be presented for decision. Aryal, vice-chairperson of the Rastriya Swatantra Party, has already been elected unopposed to the position. His nomination was proposed by party chair Rabi Lamichhane and supported by lawmakers Swarnim Wagle, Sobita Gautam, and Sunil Lamsal.Meanwhile, the National Assembly is set to meet at 12:15 PM. During the session, the chairperson will nominate and reshuffle members of various subject committees. The meeting will also designate members to preside over sessions in the absence of the chairperson and vice-chairperson.According to the agenda, Prime Minister Balen Shah is scheduled to present the annual report of the National Women Commission for the fiscal year 2081/82, as informed by the Federal Parliament Secretariat.