Nepal News Highlights: Parliament Questions Acting Chief Justice's Order, Bar Association Protests, Former President Bhandari's Political Future
Summary
Parliament questions acting Chief Justice Sapana Pradhan Malla's order amid protests by the Nepal Bar Association; former President Bidya Devi Bhandari's return to active politics is signaled by CPN-UML. Complaints filed against proposed Chief Justice and political tensions between the President and Prime Minister intensify.
Key Points
- Acting Chief Justice Sapana Pradhan Malla's order to register a writ petition faces objections from ruling party MPs in parliament.
- Nepal Bar Association plans a lantern protest against parliamentary discussion of court cases, citing constitutional violations.
- Former President Bidya Devi Bhandari's return to active politics is facilitated by CPN-UML's decision to reopen her membership.
- Sixteen complaints have been filed against the proposed Chief Justice Dr. Manoj Sharma at a parliamentary hearing.
- Sharp criticism from opposition parties on the appropriation bill's principles and priorities during parliamentary debates.
- Tensions and limited interaction observed between President Ram Chandra Paudel and Prime Minister Balen Shah.
- Discussions about unification between CPN-UML and Nepali Communist Party are ongoing but currently only at policy level.
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs apologizes for a previous statement about Amrit Jha's release from Iranian detention.
- MPs from Labor Culture Party protested in parliament with pamphlets demanding Prime Minister's accountability.
- National conference of landless squatters in Butwal announces phased movements with 11 demands to the government.
