Nepal ruling party lawmakers show no signs of holding their government to account
Summary
Since coming to power, Nepal's ruling Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) lawmakers have shown reluctance to hold their government accountable on key national issues, contrasting with their earlier activism.
Key Points
- RSP lawmakers demanded a national consensus on the Lipulekh border issue in 2025 but have since remained silent after coming to power.
- The RSP previously protested strongly against alleged corruption but now leads a government with a near two-thirds majority.
- Opposition parties have intensified protests against the government's lack of accountability, including Prime Minister Balendra Shah's absence from Parliament.
- Critics and experts caution that the RSP risks replicating the entrenched political culture of defending government actions while attacking opposition when out of power.
