Rabi Lamichhane held consultations with PM Shah Sunday, and convened an all-party meeting Monday in a bid to end parliamentary standoff.

Krishna Hari Pushkar, posted at the Vice-President’s Office, was released after police questioning over a message sent directly to Prime Minister Balendra Shah.

Amendments can now be passed on the basis of a combined two-thirds majority of both houses instead of separate two-thirds majority in each.

Prime Minister Shah’s border-related remarks and procedural disputes have repeatedly disrupted the budget session amid opposition protests and boycotts.

Government says reforms are underway after a commission report identified poor governance, financial irregularities and lack of oversight in the cooperative sector.

Around 2,500 delegates from 77 districts will gather in Chitwan from June 21-23.

Proposed rule permits combined two-thirds parliamentary vote for amendments instead of requiring two-thirds in each House separately.

Once vocal critics from the opposition benches, RSP lawmakers are now facing questions over their silence on national issues.

Despite protests and sloganeering demanding Prime Minister Balendra Shah answer lawmakers under Rule 56, Speaker DP Aryal proceeds with House business and endorses a bill.

The party says its disciplinary commission has launched an internal probe as the Speaker signals possible parliamentary investigation.

As parties demanded the Prime Minister Shah’s presence, Speaker cited a rule that allows him to delegate another minister.

Shah, who walked out mid-speech during President’s policy presentation Monday, stayed away from House debate Wednesday. Experts warn of risks to parliamentary traditions.

On Monday, the prime minister also did not return to parliament to bid farewell to the President after the policies and progammes address concluded.

Thursday’s meeting is expected to discuss the appointment of the chief justice and other vacant posts in constitutional bodies.

RSP leaders are pushing for a fair investigation into the allegations, a test the government cannot easily ignore.