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Constitutional Council nominates Krishna Man Pradhan as election commissioner
Pradhan needs to pass parliamentary hearing for appointment.bookmark
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Published at : June 16, 2024
Updated at : June 17, 2024 08:01
Kathmandu
Krishna Man Pradhan has been recommended for the post of election commissioner.
According to Deputy Speaker of federal parliament Indira Rana, the Constitutional Council’s meeting on Sunday decided to recommend Pradhan for the position.
Rana said no discussions were held on making appointments to other vacant positions of constitutional bodies.
Pradhan is the executive director of Nepal Law Society. An expert on electoral reforms and governance, Pradhan has been in the position since 2000.
President Ramchandra Paudel will appoint Pradhan after the parliamentary hearing committee endorses the nomination as per the constitutional provision.
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