HoR passes Citizenship Bill: Children of Nepali mothers can now get citizenship in her name

KATHMANDU, June 28: In a significant move toward ensuring equality in citizenship rights, the House of Representatives (HoR) on Saturday passed the Nepal Citizenship (Second Amendment) Bill, 2082 BS by a majority vote. The bill, tabled by Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak, seeks to end years of uncertainty for children born to Nepali mothers by allowing them to acquire citizenship in their mother’s name—even if their father’s identity is unknown.