Kathmandu, March 12
Nepal’s ruling party, the CPN UML, which commands a three-fourth majority in the lower house, has named Ganesh Timalsina as its candidate for National Assembly chair.
A meeting of the party’s top brass on Monday decided to field Timalsena, a member of Politburo, the for the post. The party c0-coordinator of Province 4 was picked by the UML, secretary Krishna Gopal Shrestha told Onlinekhabar.
According to party sources, Parshuram MEghi Gurung was also in the race. Shrestha’s candidacy is expected to be backed by the CPN Maoist Centre and other allies of the ruling coalition. It is almost certain that Shrestha will be elected to the post.
Meanwhile, Nepali Congress sources say that party is not going to field anyone against Shrestha. Candidates are to file their nomination for the post today.
