Introduction
Knowing the chronological order and notable highlights of the Speakers of the House of Representatives (HoR) in Nepal is a key topic in the political history section of Loksewa examinations.
Main Content
The table below lists all the Speakers of the House of Representatives from 2016 B.S. to the present along with their tenures and special notes:
| S.N. | Name | Tenure Period (B.S.) | Special Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Krishna Prasad Bhattarai | 2016/03/19 to 2017/09/01 | First Speaker in Nepal's parliamentary history |
| 2. | Daman Nath Dhungana | 2048/03/09 to 2051/06/15 | First Speaker of HoR after the restoration of democracy |
| 3. | Ram Chandra Poudel | 2051/09/03 to 2055/12/09 | First personality in Nepal to serve as both Speaker of HoR and President |
| 4. | Taranath Ranabhat | 2056/03/09 to 2063/01/15 | — |
| 5. | Subas Chandra Nembang | 1st: 2063/01/30 to 2063/10/01<br/>2nd: 2063/10/03 to 2065/02/14<br/>3rd: 2065/04/12 to 2069/02/14<br/>4th: 2070/11/06 to 2072/06/27 | Longest-serving Speaker; led restored parliament, interim legislature, and both Constituent Assemblies |
| 6. | Onsari Gharti | 2072/06/29 to 2074/06/29 | First female Speaker in Nepal's history |
| 7. | Krishna Bahadur Mahara | 2074/11/27 to 2076/06/14 | First Speaker after Nepal entered a federal structure |
| 8. | Agni Prasad Sapkota | 2076/10/12 to 2079/06/22 | — |
| 9. | Dev Raj Ghimire | 2079/10/06 to 2082/10/05 | — |
| 10. | Dol Prasad (DP) Aryal | Elected unopposed on 2082 Chaitra 21 | 10th Speaker in parliamentary history |
Key Takeaways
- Krishna Prasad Bhattarai was the first Speaker in Nepal's parliamentary history (2016 B.S.).
- Onsari Gharti made history as the first female Speaker of Nepal (2072 B.S.).
- Ram Chandra Poudel is the first person to serve as both Speaker of HoR and President of Nepal.
- Subas Chandra Nembang served the longest tenure across multiple terms, leading both Constituent Assemblies.
What to Avoid
- Confusing Daman Nath Dhungana with Krishna Prasad Bhattarai as the first overall Speaker.
- Misidentifying Krishna Bahadur Mahara as the first female Speaker instead of Onsari Gharti.
- Believing Subas Chandra Nembang served only a single continuous term as Speaker.
FAQ
Q1: Who was the first Speaker of the House of Representatives in Nepal? Krishna Prasad Bhattarai was the first Speaker in Nepal's parliamentary history, serving from 2016/03/19 to 2017/09/01 B.S.
Q2: Who was the first female Speaker in Nepal's history? Onsari Gharti was the first female Speaker in Nepal's history, serving from 2072/06/29 to 2074/06/29 B.S.
Q3: Which Speaker served as the first Speaker after Nepal entered the federal structure? Krishna Bahadur Mahara served as the first Speaker after Nepal entered the federal structure (2074/11/27 to 2076/06/14 B.S.).
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