Congress Expresses Disagreement with Chief Justice Appointment Recommendation

Key Points

• The Nepali Congress expressed institutional disagreement with the Chief Justice appointment recommendation.
• Congress criticized the recent ordinance related to the Constitutional Council and its decision-making process.
• The statement emphasized the constitution grants the Prime Minister a coordinating role, not absolute authority.
• Congress views the Chief Justice appointment decision by the Constitutional Council as an attack on constitutional spirit, judicial independence, and democracy.