Speaker of the Sudurpashchim Provincial Assembly
| Speaker of the Sudurpashchim Pradesh Sabha | |
|---|---|
| सुदूरपश्चिम प्रदेशको सभामुख | |
since 17 January 2023 | |
| Sudurpashchim Provincial Assembly | |
| Style | The Hon’ble |
| Member of | Sudurpashchim Provincial Assembly |
| Appointer | Members of the Sudurpashchim Provincial Assembly |
| Term length | During the life of the Pradesh Sabha (five years maximum) |
| Constituting instrument | Constitution of Nepal |
| Inaugural holder | Arjun Bahadur Thapa |
| Formation | 4 February 2018 |
The Speaker of the Sudurpashchim Provincial Assembly is the presiding officer (chair) of the Provincial Assembly of Sudurpashchim Province. The speaker is elected generally in the first meeting of the Sudurpashchim Provincial Assembly following provincial elections. Serving for a term of five years, the speaker is chosen from sitting members of the assembly.
The position of Speaker holds significant importance in the assembly process, presiding over the proceedings, maintaining order, and ensuring fair debate and discussion. The current speaker is Bhim Bahadur Bhandari since 17 January 2023.