Nepal, March 14 -- Nepali Congress (NC) leader Ram Chandra Paudel assumed office as the President of Nepal two years ago. He took on the role as the country's third President on March 13, 2023.

After the first Constituent Assembly meeting on May 28, 2008, abolished the monarchy, the country's head of state position was opened to ordinary citizens. However, even though elected individuals now hold the position, critics argue that the presidency has not moved away from monarchical traditions.

As the President, Paudel broke the past practice of halting traffic for hours during his movements. However, despite changing some traditions, other decisions have kept him entangled in controversies.

Paudel, who was known for his easy accessibility...