गृहपृष्ठ ∕ Politics ∕ Backing Prime Minister Oli’s move, President Bhandari dissolves parliament Politics Backing Prime Minister Oli’s move, President Bhandari dissolves parliament Midterm elections of the House of Representatives fixed for April 30 and May 10 next year KathmanduPati December 20, 2020 File photo KATHMANDU – President Bidya Devi Bhandari has dissolved the House of Representatives (HoR). Upon the recommendation of the government, President Bhandari dissolved the parliament and fixed the date of the election of the House. Earlier on Sunday morning, Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli had recommended President Bhandari to dissolve the House and hold elections of the parliament to get the fresh mandate of the people. Issuing a statement, Spokesperson of the Office of the President, Badrinath Adhikari, said that the President dissolved the House and set the election dates. According to the statement, the President, upon the recommendation of the government, fixed the date of mid-term elections of the HoR. The first phase of the election will be held on April 30 and the second phase on May 10 next year. Write your comments RELATED NEWS Nepal’s RSP expands secretariat, names key officials Nepal PM Balendra Shah heads to Pokhara, Mustang Imran Khan returned to jail after hospital check-up US national debt surpasses $40 trillion, more than doubling in… Bangladesh elects BNP’s Mirza Fakhrul as president Bangladesh holds first competitive presidential election in 35 years Top Headlines Monsoon is predictable and Nepal’s disaster response should be too1 When the State Pulls the Trigger, Who Answers ?2 Before the Ballots: How Oli Lost the Political Narrative3 Promotion Linked to Future Military Leadership: Major General Magar Could Become Army Chief4 Nepal’s Political Renaissance: The rise of the RSP, the re-ordering of the old political order and the political path forward5 Nepal “a Buffer State”: Rethinking foreign policy in relative terms6 Balen’s Silence Has Invited Curiosity, Confusion, and Concerns7 Jagdamba Group Chairman Shankar Agrawal Arrested8 TRENDING Pathao, Tootle resume ride sharing services after authorities relax lockdown What Makes Prithivi Narayan Shah a Philosopher and a Truly Democratic King? The Role of the Nepalese Army in Strategic Road Projects A phone call that paved the way for RAW Chief’s visit to Nepal What role has the Nepal Army been playing in controlling the coronavirus? National Poet Madhav Prasad Ghimire no more Impact of Social Media on Nepalese Society UPAYA CITY CARGO LAUNCHES Version 3.0