New House session begins
Summary
The new session of the House of Representatives began with the appointment of Balendra Shah as prime minister and ongoing political protests from CPN-UML. Key leaders addressed matters including historical caste injustices and demand for transparent governance.
Key Points
- The House of Representatives began its new session chaired by senior member Arjun Narsingh KC.
- Balendra Shah was appointed as prime minister and a 15-member Council of Ministers formed.
- CPN-UML protested demanding the release of former leaders KP Sharma Oli and Ramesh Lekhak.
- Rastriya Swatantra Party chair Rabi Lamichhane apologized to Dalit communities and called for transparent appointments.
