Government Criticized for Ruling by Ordinance, Opposition Ineffective
Summary
The government led by Balendra Shah is criticized for bypassing parliament by issuing ordinances after postponing a parliamentary session, while opposition parties have been ineffective in holding the government accountable.
Key Points
- The government recommended and issued multiple ordinances after postponing a parliamentary session it had itself called, causing political controversy.
- The postponement of a parliamentary session within 24 hours is considered rare in Nepal's parliamentary history.
- Opposition parties have been criticized for not effectively opposing or protesting the government's move despite having constitutional provisions to convene special sessions.
- Opposition leaders cite internal issues and a short government tenure as reasons for their perceived weak response, planning stronger action in upcoming sessions.
