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Two Election Bills Tabled in House of Representatives

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Minister for Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs, Sobita Gautam, tabled two bills in the House of Representatives on behalf of Prime Minister Balendra Shah, aimed at replacing ordinances related to the March 5 election. The bills, 'House of Representatives Members Election (First Amendment) Bill, 2083' and 'Voter Name List (First Amendment) Bill, 2083', were approved for presentation by a majority vote.

  • The House of Representatives will convene its next meeting at 11:00 AM tomorrow (Thursday).
  • Minister for Information and Communications, Dr. Bikram Timilsina, stated the government is committed to press freedom but urged the journalism sector to maintain dignity and boundaries.
  • The new House of Representatives chamber in Singha Durbar is nearing completion and is scheduled to host the budget presentation on May 29.
  • Parliamentary meetings are currently being held in a temporary hall due to the ongoing construction of the main chamber.

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