Nepal, May 25 -- Although the Constitutional Council has now become fully functional with the appointment of the Chief Justice (CJ), the council has remained silent regarding other pending appointments.

The Constitutional Council, chaired by the prime minister, now faces the task of making appointments to 23 vacant positions in various constitutional commissions. Due to the prolonged vacancies, several bodies have been operating under acting leadership, affecting their overall functioning and decision-making capacity.

An ordinance issued by the President on May 5, 2026, on the recommendation of the government - the Constitutional Council (Functions, Duties, Powers and Procedures) First Amendment Ordinance, 2026 - states that the presen...