Arjun Narsingh KC to Administer Oath to Lawmakers in Historic Post-Election Ceremony
The Federal Parliament of Nepal enters a new chapter today, March 26, 2026, as the newly elected members of the House of Representatives (HoR) prepare to take their official oath of office and secrecy. The ceremony, scheduled for 2:00 PM, marks the formal commencement of duties for the representatives following the general elections held on March 5.
The oath will be administered by the senior-most member of the House, Arjun Narsingh KC. In a preparatory move on Wednesday, KC himself was sworn in by the president, Ramchandra Paudel, authorizing him to preside over today’s proceedings for his fellow lawmakers.
According to Ekram Giri, the spokesperson for the Federal Parliament Secretariat, the ceremony will be hosted at the newly constructed multi-purpose hall within the Singha Durbar complex. This venue shift reflects the modernized infrastructure intended to accommodate the expanded legislative activities of the new term. In a significant nod to Nepal’s multicultural fabric, the Secretariat confirmed that 47 lawmakers have formally registered to take their oaths in their mother tongues. Among these, Maithili has emerged as a prominent choice, with 17 members opting to use the language for their swearing-in. This move highlights the growing emphasis on regional representation and linguistic identity within the national legislature. Today’s ceremony follows a decisive electoral shift observed in the March 5 polls. The Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) has emerged as the dominant force in the House, securing a commanding 182 seats. They are followed by the Nepali Congress with 38 seats and the CPN-UML with 25 seats.
As the 275-member House takes shape today, the focus shifts from the heat of the campaign trail to the complexities of governance. With the RSP holding a significant majority, the incoming session is expected to bring a fresh perspective to Nepal’s legislative priorities and economic policies.
The proceedings at Singha Durbar today serve as a formal bridge between the will of the voters and the high-stakes responsibility of nation-building.
