The CPN (UML) and Nepali Congress have separately filed their nomination to the post of Vice-Chair of the National Assembly.
Bimala Ghimire from the UML registered her nomination at the Federal Parliament Building, New Baneshwar. Ghimire's nomination was proposed by lawmaker Bhagawati Neupane and seconded by lawmaker Gopi Bahadur Sarki Achhami.
Similarly, Bishnu Devi Pudasaini from the Nepali Congress registered her candidacy. Pudasaini was proposed as a candidate by lawmaker Durga Gurung and her candidacy was seconded by lawmaker Narayan Dutta Bhatta.
The election to the post of NA vice-chair is taking place on Wednesday after the then vice-chair Urmila Aryal resigned from the post.
Talking to media persons after filing candidacy, Ghimire urged all NA members to cast vote in her favor and make her victorious.
She expressed commitment of playing supportive role in all manners to make the NA more dignified and pass the bills in an easy and smooth manner consulting with the NA chair if she wins the election.
Likewise, Pudasaini said she would play a role to enhance the NA's prestige and thanked the party for making the decision of fielding her for the NA vice-chair post.
