KATHMANDU, April 18: President Ram Chandra Paudel has nominated Dr Anjan Shakya as a member of the National Assembly, based on the government's recommendation.

President Paudel has nominated Shakya as a member of the National Assembly in accordance with Clause (2) of Article 86 of the Constitution of Nepal, according to a statement issued by the President's Office today.

The Council of Ministers meeting on March 30th recommended to President Paudel to nominate Dr Shakya as a member of the National Assembly. Article 86 of the Constitution of Nepal, Clause 2 (b) provides for nominating three people, including at least one woman, in the National Assembly on the recommendation of the government.

 
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