Prime Minister Balen Shah Silent on Constitutional Council Appointments After Ordinance Issuance
Summary
Prime Minister Balendra Shah has remained silent on convening the Constitutional Council meetings for various constitutional commission appointments after the recent ordinance facilitated easier decision-making. Numerous key vacancies in constitutional commissions remain unfilled despite changes intended to expedite appointments.
Key Points
- President Ram Chandra Paudel issued an ordinance amending the Constitutional Council Act allowing easier convening and decision-making.
- Prime Minister Balendra Shah has been silent after recommending the Chief Justice and has not convened further Constitutional Council meetings.
- There are currently 19 vacant positions in various constitutional commissions, including key posts like Election Commission chairperson and National Natural Resources and Fiscal Commission.
- Past governments have used ordinances to influence appointments to constitutional commissions, raising concerns about ruling party dominance.
