Draft House rule easing charter amendment decried as unconstitutional
Proposed rule permits combined two-thirds parliamentary vote for amendments instead of requiring two-thirds in each House separately.
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.
Parties urge evidence-based inquiry and warn against using the probe to target political opponents.
Labour and industry portfolios filled after vacancy and reshuffle.
Prime minister acts on RSP recommendation, citing misuse of office.
The Cabinet also names Kiran Pandit as deputy governor of Nepal Rastra Bank.
Elected unopposed, Aryal will take the oath of office as Speaker from President tomorrow.
Prime Minister Balendra Shah meets MPs from three provinces as he builds a national plan focused on reforms, budget allocation and development.