President and Prime Minister's Relationship Formalized, Lacking Coordination
Summary
The relationship between President Ram Chandra Paudel and Prime Minister Balen Shah is formal and lacks coordination, breaking traditional consultation practices on government decisions and policies.
Key Points
- The relationship between President Ram Chandra Paudel and Prime Minister Balen Shah remains formal and lacks the usual coordination and consultation.
- Prime Minister Balen Shah has not maintained the tradition of consulting the President on government policies, ordinances, or parliamentary sessions.
- The withdrawal and reissuance of the Constitutional Council ordinance reflect tensions and limited communication between the two offices.
- Experts assert that regular meetings between the Prime Minister and President are important confidence-building measures, which have not been upheld in the current administration.
