The Deputy Chairperson of the National Assembly in Nepal is the second highest-ranking officer in the Nepal's upper house of parliament, the National Assembly. The position of deputy chairperson holds significant importance in the legislative process, presiding over the proceedings, maintaining order, and ensuring fair debate and discussion in the absence of Chairperson. The current deputy chairperson is Lila Kumari Bhandari since 6 April 2026.
List of Deputy Chairpersons +Deputy Chairpersons of the National AssemblyNamePartyTook officeLeft officeMaha SabhaKamal Rana 21 July 195915 December 1962Parliament of the Kingdom of NepalAishwarya Lal Pradhananga4 July 199130 December 1991Dilip Kumar Shahi20 March 199226 June 1997Chiranjibi Prasad Rijal27 July 199727 June 2001Ram Prit Paswan10 August 200124 April 2006Federal Parliament of NepalShashikala Dahal18 March 20184 March 2022Urmila Aryal6 February 2023 28 March 2024 Bimala Ghimire 10 April 20244 March 2026Lila Kumari Bhandari 6 April 2026Incumbent
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