Speaker Aryal Requests Clarification from House Secretary Rai

April 21, Kathmandu – Speaker Dol Prasad Aryal has requested clarification from House Secretary Harkraj Rai. According to sources, Secretary Rai has already submitted his explanation to the Speaker on Monday. Speaker Aryal called for the clarification in light of questions raised regarding Rai’s working style. Accusations have emerged that Secretary Rai showed bias while proposing the order of speaking opportunities for members of parliament. Rai was previously appointed secretary based on the recommendation of the former Speaker, Devaraj Ghimire. On Poush 16, 2081 BS (early January 2025), Speaker Ghimire recommended Rai’s appointment to the secretary position. According to Article 106, Sub-article 1 of the Constitution, the Speaker recommends the appointment for secretary, and the President confirms it.