Dr. Anjan Shakya nominated as a member of NA

KATHMANDU: President Ram Chandra Paudel has nominated Dr. Anjan Shakya as a member of the National Assembly on the recommendation of the government.

President Paudel nominated Shakya as a member of the National Assembly in accordance with Clause (b) of Clause (2) of Article 86 of the Constitution of Nepal, according to a statement issued by the President’s Office today.

The Council of Ministers meeting on April 12 recommended to President Paudel to nominate Dr. Shakya as a vacant member of the National Assembly.

In Article 86 of the Constitution of Nepal, Clause 2 (b) provides for the National Assembly to nominate three people, including at least one woman, on the recommendation of the government.