Constitutional Council nominates Krishna Man Pradhan as election commissioner
June 16, 2024 | 10:11 pm
Kathmandu / June 16: Krishna Man Pradhan has been recommended for the post of election commissioner.
According to Deputy Speaker Indira Rana, the Constitutional Council’s meeting on Sunday decided to recommend Pradhan for the position.
Rana said no discussions were held on making appointments to other vacant positions of constitutional bodies.
Pradhan is the executive director of the Nepal Law Society. An expert on electoral reforms and governance, Pradhan has been in the position since 2000.
President Ramchandra Paudel will appoint Pradhan after a parliamentary hearing committee of the Federal Parliament endorses the nomination as per the constitutional provision.