MPs appearing in House records
218 of 275 MPs appeared in official House records across 11 meeting days.
What stood out in the House
See the issues MPs raised, who appeared in the news, and how Nepal’s current House is represented—explained clearly, with links to the original sources.
Last 30 days: August 18, 2026–September 16, 2026
Last updated September 21, 2026
What the last 30 days tell us
News focused on a smaller group
48 MPs were named across 227 news stories during the same period.
Women MPs and proportional representation
96 of the House’s 275 MPs are women. 82 of those women entered through proportional representation.
MP in focus this week
Each week, we look at who was named most often in the news we track and show a selection of the stories counted.
Week covered: September 14, 2026–September 20, 2026
Balendra Shah
Rastriya Swatantra Party · Jhapa-5
Balendra Shah was named in 23 stories from 4 publishers. No other MP was named in more stories during that completed week.
This reflects news visibility in the sources we track—not popularity, influence, or performance.
About this MP: Balendra Shah
Stories counted for this weekly focus
Special Constitution Day ceremony held at President’s Office
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Read this story: PM MEETS BUSINESS LEADERS: Ended On A Positive Note (opens in a new tab)Issues MPs raised recently
From public services and local infrastructure to national policy, these are some of the issues MPs recently brought to the House. Open any item to see the official record.
Latest House meeting covered: September 16, 2026, with 102 entries naming 67 MPs.
Special hour
Flood recovery and glacial lake risk preparedness
Karki called for temporary bridges to restore flood-disrupted transport and coordinated preparedness for glacial lake risks.
Dr. Arjun Kumar KarkiNepal Communist Party (UML)
Special hour
Safe maternity services and legal measures for flood-missing families
Dulal demanded implementation of safe maternity services and immediate legal measures enabling death registration and relief for families of people missing in the Bhotekoshi flood.
Yuvaraj DulalNepali Communist Party
Special hour
Report on religious clashes in Tarai Madhesh
She urged the government to publish the report on religious clashes in Tarai Madhesh and take immediate action against those responsible.
Khusbu OliRastriya Prajantantra Party
Special hour
Solukhumbu Infrastructure and Development
He called for clearer policy, investment, and implementation to develop Solukhumbu’s tourism, infrastructure, hydropower, agriculture, medicinal herbs, and local livelihoods.
Prakash Singh KarkiNepali Congress
Special hour
Immediate Investigation Demand
She urged the government to conduct an immediate investigation into the matters raised concerning the Gen Z movement.
Ashuda Kumari BaralNepal Communist Party (UML)
Special hour
Inflation Control and Youth Jobs
She called for inflation control and more employment opportunities for young people.
Sushila Dhakal (Acharya)Nepali Congress
Special hour
Parliamentary Quality and Legislative Role
He called for stronger parliamentary quality, legislative work, informed debate, and greater use of members’ judgment, energy, and time for citizens.
Ganesh KarkiRastriya Swatantra Party
Special hour
Birendranagar Flood Control
She sought an immediate, long-term flood-control plan for Birendranagar with clear responsibilities, budgets, timelines, drainage improvements, and protection for at-risk residents.
Radhika RamtelShram Sanskriti Party
Special hour
Flood search and rescue
He called for intensified searches after flooding and urged the government to accept national and international cooperation in disaster response.
Ganesh Singh ThagunnaNepal Communist Party (UML)
Special hour
Climate compensation and justice
Sharma urged the Prime Minister to raise climate compensation at the UN General Assembly as a matter of climate justice.
Balawati SharmaNepali Communist Party
Special hour
Bhotekoshi flood rescue and gas shortages
Rai called for faster rescue efforts in Bhotekoshi flood-affected areas and an urgent solution to cooking gas shortages.
Dhurba Raj RaiShram Sanskriti Party
Special hour
Disaster relief and rehabilitation
He called for immediate relief and long-term rehabilitation for people affected by natural disasters.
Tahir Ali BhatRastriya Prajantantra Party
Parliament and the news show different pictures
Official House records show which MPs were named in proceedings. News reports show which MPs received public attention. Looking at both gives a fuller, but still incomplete, picture.
In the House record
218 MPs appeared in 936 official entries across 11 meeting days. This tells us whose name appeared, not who attended most or performed best.
In the news
227 of 323 stories from 4 publishers named at least one of 48 MPs in the headline, summary, or original source headline.
MPs seen in both places
33 MPs appeared in both the House record and the news. In all, 218 appeared in House records and 48 were named in news coverage.
33 In both sources · 12.0%
185 Official record only · 67.3%
15 Reporting only · 5.5%
42 In neither source · 15.3%
Which groups appeared?
Compare how many women, men, directly elected MPs, and proportional MPs appeared at least once during the same period.
| Group of MPs | MPs in the group | In House records | In the news |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 96 | 87 (90.6%) | 17 (17.7%) |
| Men | 179 | 131 (73.2%) | 31 (17.3%) |
| Direct-seat MPs | 165 | 123 (74.5%) | 34 (20.6%) |
| Proportional MPs | 110 | 95 (86.4%) | 14 (12.7%) |
Who makes up the current House
See how seats are divided between direct and proportional representation, and where women hold seats today.
Women in the House
96 / 275
96 of 275 MPs are women—34.9% of the House.
Most women MPs entered through proportional representation
82 / 96
82 of the House’s 96 women MPs came through proportional lists (85.4%).
Breakdown by seat, community, and province
Women’s representation differs sharply by seat type
Compare the number and share of women among directly elected and proportional MPs.
| Seat type | Seats | Women | Women’s share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Directly elected | 165 | 14 | 8.5% |
| Proportional representation | 110 | 82 | 74.5% |
Community representation in proportional seats
The official roster records one main community category for each proportional seat. Gender is shown alongside it; other identities may overlap and are not counted separately here.
| Community group | PR MPs | Women | Men | Share of proportional seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khas Arya | 34 | 26 | 8 | 30.9% |
| Janajati | 30 | 21 | 9 | 27.3% |
| Madheshi | 17 | 12 | 5 | 15.5% |
| Dalit | 16 | 14 | 2 | 14.5% |
| Tharu | 7 | 4 | 3 | 6.4% |
| Muslim | 6 | 5 | 1 | 5.5% |
Women among directly elected MPs, by province
Province comparisons cover the 165 directly elected seats. Proportional MPs come from national lists.
| Province | Directly elected MPs | Women | Women’s share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Koshi | 28 | 4 | 14.3% |
| Madhesh | 32 | 3 | 9.4% |
| Bagmati | 33 | 4 | 12.1% |
| Gandaki | 18 | 1 | 5.6% |
| Lumbini | 26 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Karnali | 12 | 1 | 8.3% |
| Sudurpashchim | 16 | 1 | 6.3% |
House activity over recent months
Compare meeting days, MPs appearing in House records, and news stories that named MPs each month.
| Month | Days the House met | House entries | MPs appearing | News stories naming MPs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 2026 | 5 | 502 | 150 | 125 |
| May 2026 | 12 | 766 | 202 | 206 |
| June 2026 | 13 | 820 | 195 | 252 |
| July 2026 | 8 | 771 | 208 | 175 |
| August 2026 | 9 | 863 | 208 | 118 |
| September 2026 | 7 | 586 | 181 | 156 |
The first and latest months may not cover a full month. News figures end on the latest House date so the columns can be compared fairly.
How we count
We use official Parliament records and the news publishers we currently include. You can open the source behind every issue shown here.
An MP appears in the House count when their name can be clearly linked to an official Parliament entry. This is not the same as attendance or speaking time.
An MP appears in the news count only when a story’s headline, summary, or original source headline names them directly.
The weekly MP in focus comes from the last completed Monday–Sunday week in Nepal time. We count distinct stories first, then publisher breadth; the selection stays fixed for that edition.
Recent issues come from official entries that clearly describe a public issue. They are shown newest first, with no more than one item per MP.
Some official entries do not identify an MP clearly enough to count. We leave them out rather than guess.
Where this information comes from
| Source | What we cover | Last checked |
|---|---|---|
| Current list of MPs | 275 MPs in the current House | Jul 13, 2026, 5:52 AM |
| House of Representatives records | 4,308 entries from 54 meeting days, April 2, 2026–September 16, 2026 | Sep 20, 2026, 3:52 PM |
| News reports | 1,621 stories from 4 publishers, through September 21, 2026 | Sep 21, 2026, 7:45 AM |