Kathmandu, Nepal, March 15, 2026: In a significant move aimed at strengthening the legislative expertise of the upper house, the Government of Nepal has officially decided to recommend Home Minister Om Prakash Aryal for appointment to the National Assembly.
The decision was finalized during a Cabinet meeting held at the Prime Minister’s official residence in Baluwatar on Sunday. Following the meeting, the Cabinet forwarded the recommendation to President Ram Chandra Paudel for formal appointment.
The Constitutional Process
Under Article 86 of the Constitution of Nepal, the National Assembly consists of 59 members. While 56 members are elected from the seven provinces, three members are nominated by the President on the recommendation of the Council of Ministers. Minister Aryal has been recommended to fill one of these vacant nominated seats.
A Transition from Judiciary to Governance
Om Prakash Aryal, a Senior Advocate by profession, has long been a prominent figure in Nepal’s legal and civil rights landscape. He gained national recognition for his relentless legal battle against the appointment of Lokman Singh Karki as the head of the Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA).
Currently serving as the Home Minister in the interim government led by Sushila Karki, Aryal has been a key figure in navigating the political transition following the 'Gen-Z' protests of late 2025. His tenure as Home Minister was recently lauded for maintaining security and neutrality during the House of Representatives elections held on March 5, 2026.
Political Significance
Political analysts suggest that bringing a seasoned legal expert into the National Assembly ensures that high-quality legal scrutiny and constitutional advocacy remain a priority in the upper house. His transition from the executive branch to the legislative body is seen as a strategic move to retain his expertise as the country enters a new parliamentary cycle.
Once the President approves the recommendation—a move expected within the coming days—Aryal will formally take his oath of office and secrecy to join the 59-member chamber.
