Chairperson of the National Assembly (Nepal)

The chairperson of the National Assembly in Nepal is the presiding officer of the upper house of the Federal Parliament of Nepal, the National Assembly. The position of Chairperson holds significant importance in the legislative process, presiding over the proceedings, maintaining order, and ensuring fair debate and discussion. The current chairperson is Narayan Prasad Dahal since 12 March 2024.

Qualification

The qualifications for being a member of Rastriya Sabha are laid out in Article 87 of the constitution and the National Assembly (Rastriya Sabha) Member Election Act, 2017:

• must be a citizen of Nepal
• must be at least thirty-five years of age on date of nomination
• must have name listed on voter list
• should not have been convicted of a criminal offense involving moral turpitude
• must not be disqualified by any Federal law
• must not be holding any office of profit.

List of Chairpersons

List of Deputy Chairpersons

References