Nepal President promulgates Constitutional Council Ordinance on May 5, 2026

Exam-focused facts from the 7 May 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

President Ramchandra Paudel of Nepal promulgated the Constitutional Council (Functions, Duties, Powers and Procedure) Ordinance, 2026 on May 5, 2026.
The ordinance enables the government to appoint individuals to key positions in constitutional bodies, including the post of Chief Justice.
The Constitutional Council is a six-member body chaired by the Prime Minister.
The council includes the Chief Justice, Speaker, and National Assembly Chair as members.
The remaining members of the council are the Deputy Speaker and the Leader of the Opposition in the House of Representatives.