Opinion | The parliament that cannot question its prime minister
Summary
Nepal's Prime Minister Balendra Shah has largely avoided direct questioning in parliament amid growing political unrest and criticism over his handling of communal violence, with the Speaker failing to compel his presence or responses.
Key Points
- India's parliamentary debates exemplify robust accountability practices with MPs freely challenging government policies.
- In the UK, the Speaker enforces parliamentary rules impartially, holding prime ministers accountable regardless of party affiliation.
- Nepal's Speaker Dol Prasad Aryal has been criticized for bias and failing to demand accountability from Prime Minister Balendra Shah.
- Balendra Shah has avoided answering parliament's questions on critical issues, including communal violence, opting for social media communication instead.
