Kathmandu — The CPN-UML has called a meeting of its newly elected members of the federal parliament ahead of the start of the new parliamentary term.
According to the party, the meeting has been scheduled for 3:00 PM on Thursday at its central office in Chyasal, Lalitpur, shortly after the oath-taking ceremony of members of the House of Representatives. The meeting will include lawmakers from both the House of Representatives and the National Assembly.
Strategic Meeting Following Oath Ceremony
Party Secretary Padma Aryal said the meeting has been convened to ensure coordination within the party and to outline strategies as the parliamentary process formally begins. The oath of office for newly elected members of the House of Representatives is set to take place at Singha Durbar.
She added that party Chairman KP Sharma Oli is expected to provide guidance and directives to the lawmakers during the meeting. Chief of the party’s publicity department, Min Bahadur Shahi, also stated that orientation and direction from the party leadership are necessary as new members assume their roles.
Uncertainty Over Parliamentary Party Leader Selection
Meanwhile, there is no confirmed agenda regarding the selection of the parliamentary party leader in the House of Representatives. However, informal discussions on the issue have already begun within the party.
The CPN-UML currently holds 25 seats in the House of Representatives. Based on seniority and experience, Vice Chair Ram Bahadur Thapa Badal is seen as a preferred candidate for the position, with indications that Chair Oli supports his leadership.
At the same time, there are growing voices within the party advocating for leadership opportunities for younger members. The issue of selecting the parliamentary party leader is expected to be a subject of further discussion and consensus-building in the coming days.
