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Nepal's National Assembly to Reconvene After Gen-Z Protests and House Dissolution

Nepal's President Ram Chandra Paudel has summoned a session of the National Assembly for January 18, marking its first meeting since the September Gen-Z protests and the subsequent dissolution of the House of Representatives. The session will be held in the Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee hall at Singha Durbar, an alternative venue as the original parliament building was damaged by fire during the protests. The agenda includes government bills, ordinances, committee reports, and annual reports, with lawmakers expected to table various motions. The session proceeds under the interim government formed after the protests.

Key Points: Nepal National Assembly Session Summoned Post-Gen-Z Protests

  • First session since Gen-Z protest
  • Convened at Singha Durbar
  • Agenda includes bills and reports
  • Follows House dissolution
  • Interim government in place
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Nepal President summons session of National Assembly for next week, first since Gen-Z protest

President Ram Chandra Paudel summons Nepal's National Assembly session for Jan 18, the first since the September Gen-Z protests and House dissolution.

"Ninety per cent of the work has been completed, and the remaining work will be finished before Magh 4. - Eak Ram Giri"

Kathmandu, January 13

Nepal President Ram Chandra Paudel has summoned a session of the National Assembly for next week, the first since the September Gen-Z protest and the first since the dissolution of the House of Representatives.

According to Ritesh Kumar Shakya, spokesperson for the President's Office, the President has called the National Assembly session for 11 am on January 18, based on the recommendation of the Cabinet meeting held on Monday.

As per constitutional provisions, the President summons a session of the National Assembly on the Cabinet's recommendation. The first meeting of the upper house will be held inside Singha Durbar, the administrative capital of the Himalayan nation.

According to Eak Ram Giri, spokesperson for the Federal Parliament Secretariat, the hall of the Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee located within Singha Durbar has been arranged to host the National Assembly meeting.

During the Gen-Z movement, the Parliament building in New Baneshwor was damaged by fire. Following this, arrangements were made to hold the National Assembly meeting at Singha Durbar as an alternative venue.

The Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee hall has been prepared for the Assembly session. Spokesperson Giri said, "Ninety per cent of the work has been completed, and the remaining work will be finished before Magh 4."

The National Assembly meeting is being convened following the Gen-Z movement, which took place on September 8 and 9, 2025. After the movement, an interim government was formed and the House of Representatives was dissolved. On the recommendation of the interim government, the President prorogued the National Assembly session in mid-September.

According to the Parliament Secretariat, there are several agenda items for the upcoming National Assembly session, including some bills and ordinances introduced by the government.

In addition, parliamentary committee study reports and annual reports are also on the agenda. Once the session begins, lawmakers may table resolution motions, attention motions, and motions of urgent public importance.

The National Assembly also conducts a direct question-and-answer session with ministers.

- ANI

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Priya S
The Gen-Z protests show how powerful the youth voice is, even in a parliamentary system. India's youth should also be more politically engaged. Interesting to see them using a committee hall as a temporary venue.
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Rohit P
Hope they pass some concrete bills for development. Nepal's progress benefits the entire subcontinent, especially states like UP and Bihar which share borders. More trade and connectivity, please!
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Sarah B
Respectfully, the article feels like it's just reporting procedural steps. What are the actual bills on the agenda? What do the Gen-Z protesters want? This is surface-level reporting without the crucial *why*.
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Vikram M
Singha Durbar is a historic place. It's good they found an alternative venue quickly. Democracy must go on, despite challenges. Jai Hind!
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Karthik V
The direct Q&A session with ministers is a great practice. Our MPs in India should also have more such unscripted interactions. Accountability is key. Hope Nepal's leaders address the people's issues earnestly.

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