KATHMANDU: Vice Chairman of Nepal Communist Party (NCP) Bamdev Gautam has made his intention public that he is ready to join the National Assembly as a member.
Gautam made his views public at a time when Minister for Finance and Communication and Information Technology Yuba Raj Khatiwada’s term is expiring.
According to Gautam press aide Bishwamani Subedi, Gautam is awaiting the implementation of the party Secretariat’s decision.
A Secretariat meeting held on February 26 had recommended Gautam as a member to the National Assembly. However, this decision has not yet been implemented.
Incumbent Minister Khatiwada’s term is expiring on September 5. One who is not a member of parliament can become a minister only for six months as per the existing legal provision. He has to be reappointed as NA lawmaker to continue as the minister.
It is learnt that Gautam made his views public after knowing Prime Minister Oli was preparing to give continuity to Khatiwada.
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