Kathmandu, November 29
A meeting of the Council of Ministers held today has announced that the National Assembly elections will be held on January 25, 2024.
Communications and Information Technology Minister and spokesperson for the Nepal government, Rekha Sharma confirmed that the decision regarding the election date was finalised in consultation with the Election Commission Nepal.
On March 3, 2024, one-third of the National Assembly members (20 individuals) will see the end of their tenure. They belong to the group of members whose term was determined through a draw for the first time after the formation of the Assembly in 2017.
As per the legal provisions, it is mandatory that elections be conducted 35 days in advance.
Out of the 20, 19 seats are slated for election, while the appointment of the one remaining seat will be at the discretion of the President, following a recommendation from the cabinet.
