Kathmandu, Dec. 26 -- Acting on the recommendation of the Sushila Karki-led government formed in the wake of the Gen Z protests, President Ramchandra Paudel dissolved the House of Representatives on September 12.

While all the lawmakers of the lower house lost their position from the same day, the Speaker and Deputy Speaker continue to hold the position as per Article 91 (6) of the Constitution of Nepal which states they can continue in office until the previous day of the filing of nominations for another election to the House of Representatives.

However, it doesn't specify whether the nomination day refers to the proportional representation (PR) category or the first-past-the-past (FPTP).

The Election Commission has slated Monday and...