KATHMANDU: Nineteen newly-elected candidates to the National Assembly (NA) in the election held on January 25 are set to take their oath on Monday, marking the official commencement of their terms.

Elected representatives from all seven provinces have received summons from the Federal Parliament Secretariat, requiring them to take the oath on the Monday.

The term of the 19 NA members, elected earlier, is slated to conclude on Sunday.

In an effort to fill the expiring term, President Ram Chandra Paudel will nominate one representative out of the 20.

Meanwhile, the National Assembly is gearing up for the election of a new Speaker, as the current position is set to be vacant from March 3.

The election to fill this role is scheduled for March 12.