Art. 91 · Part 8
Speaker and Deputy Speaker
सभामुख र उपसभामुख
Original Text
The HoR shall elect a Speaker and Deputy Speaker from amongst its members. One shall be a woman. They shall be from different parties.
💡 Plain Language Explanation
The Speaker runs parliament - controls debate, decides speaking time, maintains order. Must be elected by MPs within 15 days of new parliament. One of Speaker/Deputy Speaker must be a woman. They must be from different parties - preventing partisan bias.
🇳🇵 नेपाली व्याख्या
सभामुख र उपसभामुख मध्ये एक महिला हुनुपर्छ र दुवै फरक दलबाट।
✅ Strengths
Gender and bipartisan requirements prevent monopolization of parliament leadership.
⚠️ Concerns
Speakers from ruling party still tend to favor the government in procedural decisions.