President Paudel to Address Joint Session of Federal Parliament

Kathmandu. President Ramchandra Paudel is scheduled to address a joint session of both houses of the Federal Parliament today. Spokesperson for the Federal Parliament Secretariat, Joint Secretary Ekram Giri, confirmed that President Paudel will address the joint session, which is set to convene at 3:00 PM. 

President Paudel is addressing the joint session upon the recommendation of the government. Article 95 of the Constitution outlines the provisions regarding the President's address. Under the heading 'Address by the President,' it states, 'The President may address a sitting of either House or a joint sitting of both Houses of the Federal Parliament and summon the members for that purpose.'

The current session of both houses of the Federal Parliament will conclude tonight. Based on the recommendation of the Council of Ministers of the Government of Nepal dated Chaitra 24, President Paudel has prorogued the session effective from 12:00 AM on Friday, Chaitra 27, 2082 BS.

The government recommended this prorogation to conclude the winter session of Parliament and prepare for the upcoming budget session. According to the constitutional provisions of Nepal, the President is empowered to summon and prorogue parliamentary sessions upon the recommendation of the government.