Speaker Aryal pushes House proceedings amid opposition uproar over PM’s absence
Summary
Speaker DP Aryal proceeded with the House session amidst opposition protests demanding Prime Minister Balendra Shah's presence and answers to lawmakers' questions, despite the prime minister's absence and ongoing disruption.
Key Points
- Speaker DP Aryal continued House proceedings despite opposition protests demanding the Prime Minister's presence.
- Opposition accused the Speaker of violating parliamentary rules, particularly Rule 56 regarding direct questioning of the Prime Minister.
- Prime Minister Balendra Shah declined to attend the parliamentary session, promising to respond at an unspecified future time.
- Despite disruptions, the Alternative Development Finance Mobilisation Bill was endorsed without discussion on proposed amendments.