Opposition Protests Rule Change on Constitutional Amendment
Summary
Opposition parties protest a rule change on constitutional amendment in Nepal's House of Representatives, accusing the ruling party of altering the amendment process to favor a joint session vote requiring a two-thirds majority.
Key Points
- Opposition parties protested the inclusion of a provision in Rule 140 related to constitutional amendment in the House of Representatives Regulations 2083.
- The provision allows for constitutional amendments to be certified if passed by a two-thirds majority of the total members of both houses in a joint session.
- Opposition accuses Rastriya Swatantra Party of cheating in including the sub-rule that changes the amendment process.
- RSP holds a majority in the House of Representatives but has no presence in the National Assembly, prompting a push for amending via joint session to achieve the required two-thirds majority.
