KATHMANDU:- Only one candidate, vice president of the ruling Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) Dol Prasad Aryal, has filed nomination for the post of Speaker of the House of Representatives.

It is certain now that Aryal, a member of the HoR, will be elected unopposed as no other candidacy has been filed for the post within the timeframe.

Candidacy registration time was set from 11 am to 2 pm today, according to the secretariat of the Federal Parliament. The election of HoR Speaker is set for April 5.

According to spokesperson of the Parliament, EKram Giri, the proposal about Aryal’s single candidacy for HoR Speaker will be tabled in the HoR meeting to be held on April 5 as per the work schedule.

Following the presentation of their views by the proposer and the supporter, declaration will be made about Aryal’s election to the post of HoR Speaker unopposed.

After the announcement, newly elected Speaker Aryal will take oath of office and secrecy and then hold the responsibility of conducting the HoR meetings.