Nepal President dissolves lower house, calls for fresh elections in November

May 22, 2021

Kathmandu (Nepal), May 22 (ANI): Nepal President Bidhya Devi Bhandari has dissolved the country's House of Representatives on the recommendation of the cabinet and called for fresh elections in November.The President's office in the wee hours of Saturday issued a release announcing the dissolution of house for the second time as per Article 76 (7) of the Constitution of Nepal.The next election will be held on November 12 and 19 as per the recommendation of the Cabinet.Article 76 (7) of the Constitution states "If the Prime Minister appointed according to clause (5) fails to get the vote of confidence or if any member fails to be appointed as Prime Minister, the President shall, on the recommendation of Prime Minister, dissolve the House of Representatives and fix a date to conduct another election within six months."