New House of Representatives Session Begins Today, Focus Shifts to Power Dynamics and Legislative Agenda

Kathmandu. The new session of the federal parliament, convened by Ram Chandra Paudel, is set to begin today, marking the first meeting of the House of Representatives following the elections held on Falgun 21. The बैठक has been called for 2 PM at the multipurpose hall of the under-construction Federal Parliament Building in Singha Durbar. This session is expected to play a decisive role in shaping the country’s political direction, governance approach, and legislative priorities under the new mandate.As per constitutional provisions, the President summoned the session on Chaitra 16 based on the recommendation of the Council of Ministers. The Election Commission had submitted the final election results to the President on Chaitra 5, ensuring that the session is being convened within the mandated timeframe. This reflects procedural continuity and adherence to constitutional requirements in the post-election transition.According to the Parliament Secretariat, all necessary preparations—including physical infrastructure, security arrangements, technical setup, and manpower—have been completed. While the House of Representatives will meet at Singha Durbar, the National Assembly session will be held at its designated hall within the Federal Parliament Secretariat premises. Despite the ongoing construction of the main parliament building, authorities have ensured that operations will proceed without disruption.The composition of the new House presents a significant political shift. In the 275-member House of Representatives, the Rastriya Swatantra Party holds a commanding majority with 182 seats. Nepali Congress has secured 38 seats, CPN-UML 25, CPN 17, Shram Sanskriti Party 7, Rastriya Prajatantra Party 5, along with one independent member. This overwhelming majority for a single party suggests faster decision-making capacity, though it also raises questions about the strength and effectiveness of opposition voices in parliamentary processes.Today’s बैठक is expected to focus on the tabling of three ordinances. Home Minister Sudhan Gurung is likely to present the “Voter List (First Amendment) Ordinance, 2082,” the “House of Representatives Member Election (First Amendment) Ordinance, 2082,” and the “Nepal Special Service (Second Amendment) Ordinance, 2082.” These ordinances are directly linked to electoral reforms, administrative structure, and national security, making them central to the government’s early legislative agenda.At the beginning of the session, the senior-most member, Arjun Narsingh KC, will read out official communications received from the President, including the letter summoning the session and details regarding the appointment of the Prime Minister and formation of the Council of Ministers. This will formally introduce the new government framework to the House.The House will also move a proposal to conduct its proceedings under the existing House of Representatives Regulations, 2079, until a new set of rules is formulated. Additionally, members will be nominated to preside over meetings in the absence of the Speaker, and the date for the Speaker’s election will be announced. The early selection of the Speaker is considered crucial for ensuring smooth and stable parliamentary operations.Leaders from different political parties are also scheduled to address the House, outlining their perspectives and priorities. These statements are expected to provide early signals about the direction of policy debates and political positioning within the संसद. The session will conclude with condolence motions in honor of former members of the Constituent Assembly and Parliament.Overall, the opening of this session is more than a formal procedure—it represents the beginning of a new political phase in Nepal. With a strong majority government in place, the focus now shifts to how effectively it can translate its mandate into policy action while maintaining democratic balance and institutional accountability.