Nepal’s new parliament is professionally diverse. What impacts will it have?

The recent parliamentary elections’ results have already given a clear picture of what the new parliament will look like. One of the most striking features will be that it will have representatives from different walks of life with professional expertise in various fields. For example, this time, the parliament includes Toshima Karki, a doctor; CK Raut, a scientist; Binod Chaudhary, an industrialist and Rabi Lamichhhane, a media personality. These are just to name a few.

The representation of diverse professions in the parliament has been a cause for concern for all about its impact on the betterment of the country. On the one hand, there is anticipation that members of the new parliament will be able to make changes for the better and draft policies for the betterment of the country. But that said, there are also apprehensions that having such diversity could make the legislature challenging to move ahead with key issues.