Ram Chandra Poudel – New President of Nepal

On March 8th, 2023, Ram Chandra Poudel, a veteran Nepali Congress leader and former Deputy Prime Minister, was elected as the new President of Nepal. He secured a comfortable victory with the vote of 214 lawmakers of Parliament and 352 provincial assembly members. Poudel is the 3rd President of the country, succeeding Bidhya Devi Bhandari, whose tenure ended on March 12th.

The third presidential election in Nepal

This is the third presidential election in Nepal since the country became a republic in 2008. The President of Nepal is elected by an electoral college, which consists of Members of Parliament and Members of the Provincial Assembly. The tenure for the post of President is 5 years from the date of the election. An individual can be elected as the President for only two terms.

Ram Chandra Poudel’s political career

Ram Chandra Poudel is a senior leader of the Nepali Congress party and has been active in politics for over five decades. He has held several important positions in the party, including the post of General Secretary, Vice President, and President. Poudel has also served as a Member of Parliament and Deputy Prime Minister of Nepal.

Poudel’s vision as the new President

As the new President of Nepal, Ram Chandra Poudel has vowed to work for the welfare of the people and the country. He has emphasized the need for stability, development, and democracy in Nepal. Poudel has stated that he will work towards strengthening Nepal’s relations with its neighbors and the international community. He has also promised to prioritize the issues of economic growth, social justice, and inclusivity.

The discretionary powers of the President of Nepal

The President of Nepal holds a largely ceremonial role, but the position also has certain discretionary powers under the Constitution of Nepal. The President has the power to appoint the Prime Minister, Chief Justice, and other constitutional officials. The President also has the power to pardon convicted criminals and to grant amnesty. Additionally, the President can declare a state of emergency in the country, in consultation with the Prime Minister.

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