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Dol Prasad Aryal

The Right Honorable Speaker

Rastriya Swatantra Party · Kathmandu-9

Updated Jul 13, 2026, 12:07 AM

Also known as: Dole Prasad Aryal

Dol Prasad Aryal (born 22 August 1974) is a Nepalese politician who has served as the speaker of the House of Representatives since 2026. He represents the constituency of Kathmandu 9. He previously also served as the Minister of Labour, Employment, and Social Security in Third Dahal Cabinet. A member of the Rastriya Swatantra Party, he served as a vice chairman of the party (alongside Swarnim Wagle) since 2022, until he became speaker of the parliament in 2026. He was also briefly acting party chairman when Rabi Lamichhane was stripped of his citizenship.

Open constituency
Constituency
Kathmandu-9
District
Kathmandu
Votes
35,093
Vote share
69.3%
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Updated Jul 13, 2026, 12:07 AM