The CPN (Unified Socialist), one of the ruling coalition partners, on Sunday urged Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal to resolve the ongoing House deadlock through dialogue with the main opposition party.

Unified Socialist Chairman Madhav Kumar Nepal met with Prime Minister Dahal at Baluwatar and submitted a memorandum urging him to take initiatives to end the impasse.

“We urge you, prime minister, to promptly initiate sincere efforts to resolve the deadlock by engaging in substantive discussions and negotiations with the main opposition party, Nepali Congress, along with other opposition parties,” the letter states.

Chairman Nepal highlighted the significance of dialogue and consensus in resolving even the most challenging disagreements and conflicts, lamenting the prevalence of allegations rather than meaningful debates in Parliament.

“Our party firmly believes that Parliament serves as a platform for addressing all kinds of issues faced by the people, guiding the government’s focus through rigorous discussions, and offering direction towards solutions,” said chair Nepal. “Regrettably, instead of substantive debates on the nation’s and citizens’ challenges, the Parliament is marred by unhealthy allegations and counter-allegations.”

He has also pointed out that there is apprehension that a direct confrontation between the ruling and the main opposition parties may ensue. “It is indeed disheartening that such a scenario has unfolded when discussions should be directed towards addressing the people's issues through policies, programmes, and the annual budget.”

The main opposition has been continuously obstructing the House proceedings since the first day of the budget session that commenced on May 10, demanding a parliamentary probe into Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister Rabi Lamichhane’s alleged involvement in cooperative fraud.

The largest party also resorted to the obstruction of several proceedings of the House of Representatives in the winter session that was prorogued in mid-April. As a result, the House could not make much headway regarding law-making.