Nepal's Constitutional Council Ordinance Reshuffle

Nepal's cabinet has resent a Constitutional Council ordinance to President Ram Chandra Paudel, aiming to appoint heads of constitutional bodies. The ordinance, returned initially by the President for further review, has faced criticism from opposition parties and involves the appointment of key positions like the Chief Justice.

Nepal's government has decided to resend a crucial Constitutional Council ordinance to the country's President, Ram Chandra Paudel, for endorsement. This move comes a day after the President returned the ordinance to the cabinet for reconsideration, highlighting the need for further review.

The cabinet meeting, held at the Prime Minister's Office in Singdurbar, saw the ordinance submitted once again without any amendments, as confirmed by government spokesperson Sasmit Pokhrel. The ordinance, initially forwarded for presidential consideration on April 27, had sparked criticism from opposition parties.

If approved by the President, the ordinance will facilitate government appointments at key constitutional positions, including Chief Justice, which have been vacant for some time. The process has drawn attention from the Nepali Congress, criticizing the government's decision to introduce the ordinance while Parliament is suspended.