Critics said Shah wrongly equated cross-border landholding and cultivation with territorial encroachment.

The party has launched the verification drive ahead of its central general convention scheduled for September 25-30.

UML’s Rajan Bhattarai says broader opposition unity is needed as ‘constitutional and democratic values’ are under threat from federal government.

By filing rejection notices in the Upper House, where the ruling party has no representation, opposition parties have set up a key vote that could reverse recent legal changes.

Opposition parties are united against at least two ordinances related to the Constitutional Council and dismissal of public officials.

A similar ordinance recommended by a previous government led by Sushila Karki had also been returned by the Office of the President in the past.

Mass dismissal creates leadership vacuum in universities, health institutions and state agencies, government yet to clarify fresh appointments.

Parties urge President Paudel to withhold approval, calling the move executive overreach as government seeks sweeping legal changes.

With Deuba abroad, questions have arisen over how the investigation will proceed. CIB chief says the process would continue in accordance with the law, regardless of the suspect’s location.

Congress president Thapa suffers a major electoral setback as Singh wins comfortably in Sarlahi-4.