Law Minister Defends Ordinances Amidst Controversy
Summary
Law Minister Sobita Gautam defends recent government ordinances, claiming past governments did not present theirs in parliament, a claim that is contested by parliamentary records showing many past ordinances were presented and passed.
Key Points
- Law Minister Sobita Gautam claims previous governments did not present ordinances in parliament, which is disputed by evidence.
- Several past ordinances were indeed presented and passed by Nepal's parliament after being issued.
- The current government has a two-thirds majority but faces opposition challenges in passing new ordinances.
- Ordinances are used to address legal ambiguities and expedite government work according to the Law Minister.
