On the recommendation of the Council of Ministers, President Bidya Devi Bhandari had earlier issued an ordinance to amend the Nepal Citizenship Act. Minister for Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs, Lilanath Shrestha believes the government has brought the ordinance on citizenship as per the constitution of Nepal and the order of the Supreme Court.

What is the new ordinance to amend Nepal Citizenship Act?

In a move that could further weaken relations with India, a key parliamentary panel in Nepal has proposed an amendment to the nation's Citizenship Act that if passed would make a foreign woman wait for seven years to get Nepalese citizenship if she marries a Nepali national.

Nepal seeks amendment of Citizenship Act; 'bread-bride' ties with India at risk

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What is the new ordinance to amend Nepal Citizenship Act?

Nepal seeks amendment of Citizenship Act; 'bread-bride' ties with India at risk