Ordinances’ longevity rests on opposition parties who dominate upper house
The ruling Rastriya Swatantra Party has no representation in the upper house, which the government’s eight ordinance must pass to remain in effect.
The ruling Rastriya Swatantra Party has no representation in the upper house, which the government’s eight ordinance must pass to remain in effect.
Government had resent Constitutional Council ordinance; allowing decisions by three members raises questions.
The Head of State authenticates the resubmitted ordinance, despite earlier concerns.
The President earlier insisted on a four-member majority in Constitutional Council, but government refused to revise the ordinance and sent it back unchanged.
Congress parliamentary party meeting elects him unopposed on Monday.
For six decades, Sher Bahadur Deuba outlasted rivals, outwitted kings, and came back from every political near-death. His final undoing was of his own making.
There are enormous expectations of the 35-year-old executive head who must now deliver on promises of anti-corruption, good governance, meritocracy, and justice for the families of the martyrs of Gen Z uprising.
Party central working committee yet to decide whether to accept resignation.
Deuba’s last-minute withdrawal reshapes Congress’ election dynamics.
Parties warn of quitting government if their demands are not met.