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President Paudel to Address Republic Day Ceremony at PM Shah's Request

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President Ram Chandra Paudel will deliver the Republic Day address at Tundikhel on May 29, following a request from Prime Minister Balen Shah. Shah, who traditionally would have spoken as chair of the organizing committee, requested the President to take on the role after deciding not to speak himself. This decision comes amid criticism of Shah's absence from federal parliamentary proceedings.

  • Prime Minister Balen Shah formally requested President Paudel to address the Republic Day function, marking a potential break from the tradition of the Prime Minister delivering the main speech.
  • The President had initially stated he would only address the ceremony after a formal Cabinet decision, which was subsequently approved.
  • Shah's decision to step down from delivering the address follows his mid-session departure from a Federal Parliament joint session on May 11 and subsequent absence from proceedings.
  • The Republic Day ceremony is scheduled to be held at the Army Pavilion in Tundikhel.
  • The Prime Minister's Office sent a letter to the President citing Article 66(2) of the Constitution for the recommendation.

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