Apr 18, Kathmandu- President Ram Chandra Paudel on the recommendation of the government. Anjan Shakya has been nominated as a member of the National Assembly.

President Paudel nominated Shakya as a member of the National Assembly by Clause (b) of Clause (2) of Article 86 of the Constitution of Nepal, according to a statement issued by the President's Office today.

The Council of Ministers meeting on Chaitra 30th recommended to President Paudel to nominate Dr. Shakya as a vacant member of the National Assembly.

Article 86 of the Constitution of Nepal, Clause 2 (b) provides for nominating three people, including at least one woman, in the National Assembly on the recommendation of the government.