Balen says no to Republic Day Speech, urges President for address
▸ Part of: President Paudel to Address Republic Day Ceremony at PM Shah's Request
Prime Minister Balendra Shah has declined to deliver the Republic Day address at Tundikhel on May 29, instead recommending President Ramchandra Paudel to speak. This decision, communicated via a letter from the Prime Minister’s Office, deviates from the tradition of the Prime Minister addressing the ceremony. While the Constitution allows for such recommendations, officials at the President’s Office expressed dissatisfaction with the unusual nature of the request for a routine ceremonial speech.
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