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Coalition gears up for winter House session as pressure mounts
CPN-UML chief whip Mahesh Bartaula claims Parliament will convene no later than February 2.
Tue, Jan 21, 2025
Politics
Balidan Diwas events lay bare divisions amid Madheshi parties’ unity talks
Forces accused of forgetting federalism’s spirit in quest for power, failing the marginalised.
Opposition parties intensify call for PM’s resignation
Allege moral failures, rising impunity for corruption, rule through ordinance, and growing public frustration.
Opposition demands convening of Parliament’s winter session
A meeting of seven parties accuses government of undermining democracy and rule of law.
Chief whips of major parties pledge collaboration for effective Parliament
Meeting discusses ways to expedite legislative process and passing pending bills.
Coalition is not in crisis, work with PM Oli, Deuba tells Congress ministers
Ministers from the largest party in government claim that the prime minister is intervening in their jobs.
First meet of Madhesh forces for unity to counter ruling parties’ plans falters
Absence of some parties in inaugural sitting suggests an alliance won’t be easy to build.
Deuba calls joint meeting of Congress ministers with party’s parliamentary panel
Meeting today to discuss government’s performance, status of pending bills in the House and current affairs. Deuba reportedly has some strong instructions for the ministers.
Oli backs ordinances as opposition alleges executive power abuse
Six opposition parties led by the Maoist Centre blast ‘arbitrary’ rule, demand Parliament session pronto.
President cites ‘sensitive issues’ to halt ordinance related to land, forests and national parks
The ordinance envisions free ownership for landless Dalits and squatters who have built houses and lived on public land for a long time.
Deuba unmoved despite growing pressure to ditch Oli
Many leaders in both the Congress and the UML believe the Oli-Deuba bond right now is too strong to break.
Madhesh leaders meeting today to discuss forming a ‘loose alliance’
They oppose ruling parties’ attempt to hamper their electoral prospects.
Sharma challenged Dahal’s role as Maoist leader. Then he was tranquilised by an old potion
Maoist supremo never fails to play one lieutenant against another. He was short of one this time so he brought back Pun, leaders say.
Opposition cries foul as Cabinet passes 5 ordinances
Many lawmakers have termed the government’s decision to bypass Parliament to amend laws ‘regressive’.
As electoral law revision looms, Madhesh parties mull an alliance for resistance
Yet there’s no unanimity. Prabhu Sah has no idea of bid to bring together Madheshi forces.
Congress voices reservations over Oli’s remarks against constitution revision plan
Leaders of the coalition partner say the prime minister cannot speak against the two-party agreement without consulting the largest party. Oli had said the plan to amend the constitution had been deferred until 2087 BS (2030-31).
Dahal blames UML, interest groups for stalled peace process
Urges conflict victims to hit the streets to mount pressure.
After party meet, Oli says there’s no rush to revise constitution
Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli says it won’t happen before 2087 BS citing the lack of majority in the upper house.
Factionalism has beset UML, party leaders warn
They say internal divisions are eroding the party’s strength and undermining public support.
Dahal orders Maoist leaders to disclose income sources
The former rebel leader says it was getting hard to differentiate between the ‘broker class’ and the Maoists.
