Editorial | RSP must turn its parliamentary initiative into results
Summary
The Rastriya Swatantra Party is tightening attendance rules for its lawmakers after a House of Representatives meeting was adjourned for lack of quorum. The editorial urges the party to turn its parliamentary initiative into real legislative results and help Parliament function more effectively.
Key Points
- A House of Representatives meeting was adjourned because only 61 lawmakers were present, below the 69-member quorum required to begin proceedings.
- The Rastriya Swatantra Party has asked its lawmakers to fill out a Google Form and notify the party in advance if they cannot attend meetings.
- The editorial says the RSP should use its strength in Parliament to improve attendance and make the legislature more productive.
- It argues that previous Houses were weakened by obstruction, dissolutions, and political infighting, and that the current House must do better.
