Art. 86 · Part 8
National Assembly Composition
राष्ट्रिय सभाको संरचना
Original Text
The National Assembly is a permanent House consisting of 59 members: 56 elected (8 from each province = 56) + 3 nominated by President on PM's recommendation (including women, Dalit, disabled). Rotational elections every 2 years.
💡 Plain Language Explanation
The upper house has 59 members. 8 from each of Nepal's 7 provinces (56 total) plus 3 nominated by the President (must include women and marginalized groups). Unlike HoR, it is permanent - one third renewed every 2 years, so it cannot be dissolved.
🇳🇵 नेपाली व्याख्या
राष्ट्रिय सभा स्थायी सदन। ७ प्रदेशबाट ८-८ (=५६) + राष्ट्रपतिद्वारा ३ मनोनीत = ५९ सदस्य।
✅ Strengths
Permanent house ensures continuity even during HoR dissolution or elections.
⚠️ Concerns
Limited legislative powers compared to HoR; cannot introduce Money Bills.