Nepali Congress Spokesperson Devraj Chalise Criticizes Constitutional Council Ordinance
Summary
Nepali Congress spokesperson Devraj Chalise criticizes the Constitutional Council Ordinance amendment, stating it undermines constitutional power balance and empowers the prime minister excessively.
Key Points
- Devraj Chalise claims the Constitutional Council Ordinance seriously attacks the constitutional balance of power.
- The ordinance allows the prime minister and two favorable members to make constitutional appointments alone.
- Chalise questions the inclusion of opposition leader, speaker, and chief justice if their participation is only formal.
- Independent state bodies like the Election Commission and Human Rights Commission must remain free from government control.
