RSP lawmaker Karki under scrutiny over allegations of abandoning pregnant Nigerian woman

Summary

The Rastriya Swatantra Party has launched an internal investigation into lawmaker Krishna Kumar Karki over allegations of impregnating and abandoning a Nigerian woman, leading to scrutiny in Nepal's parliament.

Key Points
  • The Rastriya Swatantra Party initiated an internal probe into lawmaker Krishna Kumar Karki regarding allegations of impregnating and abandoning a Nigerian woman.
  • Opposition women lawmakers raised serious concerns about Karki's conduct in the House of Representatives, highlighting trust and national dignity issues.
  • Speaker Dol Prasad Aryal indicated a parliamentary conduct monitoring committee could investigate Karki’s alleged misconduct under Rule 220.
  • The investigation could impact Nepal's international image and calls for legal action if allegations prove true.
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