While the suspended chief justice argues the impeachment motion is now null and void with the end of the lower house’s term, some disagree. NHRC has weighed in as well.

House debates were largely centered on removal of Oli government and the citizenship issue.

Observers term the election-time defections rank opportunism.

Dissidents including Shekhar Koirala insist party should keep around 100 lower house seats for itself.

Political parties didn’t field women Dalit candidates in 124 wards in the local elections last May.

The leaders of ‘alternative forces’ have turned out to be no different than the conventional political parties, experts say.

Parties accuse each other of being overly rigid in their demands.

Political interference is at the root of Tribhuvan University’s most recent troubles.

Janata Samajbadi and Loktantrik Samajbadi are also in talks with the main opposition party, insiders say

Responding to the President’s concerns, the leaders said the bill on Citizenship Act is only a temporary remedy and a new act is needed.

The party calls on ‘like-minded’ communist and non-communist outfits to join forces.

While Deuba appears ready for a compromise, several leaders insist party should not settle for less than 100 seats.

Observers see move as bargaining chip for seat-sharing talks.

Its leaders say time has come for them to decide whether to join hands with UML or other forces.

As many as 1,937 complaints, majority from Madhesh, received in eight days. Victims say protest will continue until perpetrators are booked.