President Paudel Consults Legal Experts on Constitutional Council Ordinance
Summary
President Ramchandra Paudel is deliberating the approval of a Constitutional Council ordinance amidst opposition protests and has consulted legal experts and the Nepal Bar Association for guidance.
Key Points
- President Ramchandra Paudel is under pressure regarding the approval of a Constitutional Council ordinance recommended by the government.
- Opposition parties urge the President not to approve the ordinance related to the Constitutional Council.
- President Paudel has consulted constitutional experts and officials from the Nepal Bar Association for legal opinions about the ordinance.
- The Nepal Bar suggested amending laws through parliament rather than ordinances and recommended advising Prime Minister Balen Shah to reconsider the majority provision in the ordinance.
- Despite consultations, the President has not yet made a decision on further action regarding the ordinance.
