Kathmandu, Nepal, Sept 17 — Bhuwan Kumar Pathak, Speaker of the Bagmati Provincial Assembly, has officially resigned from his position. He submitted his resignation to the Provincial Assembly Secretariat on Wednesday, marking a significant political development in Bagmati Province.

In his resignation letter, Pathak expressed deep sorrow over the death of a citizen during the September 8 (Bhadra 23) protest against corruption and for good governance, where security forces allegedly used excessive force. He noted that he had publicly announced his intention to step down at the time through social media, but could not complete the formal process earlier due to technical reasons.

Pathak stated that, at a time when “the nation is grieving,” it would be inappropriate to remain in office against the will of the people and the aspirations of the youth. He said his decision to resign was made in accordance with the Constitution of Nepal and the Bagmati Provincial Assembly Rules (2074).

The resignation has been formally communicated to the Province Chief, Chief Minister, and the Provincial Assembly Secretariat. The Bagmati Provincial Assembly is now expected to hold discussions on the process to elect a new Speaker soon.

This resignation could have a major impact on provincial politics and governance as Bagmati Province navigates public demands for accountability and reform.