NC challenges Speaker’s move to strip Prakash Deuba of Assembly seat
Summary
The Nepali Congress has challenged Speaker Bhim Bahadur Bhandari’s decision to strip Provincial Assembly member Prakash Deuba of his seat in Sudurpaschim Province. NC leader Kamal Bahadur Shah says Deuba should have been given a chance to present his case before being removed.
Key Points
- NC Sudurpaschim Province Parliamentary Party leader Kamal Bahadur Shah objected to Speaker Bhim Bahadur Bhandari’s decision to remove Prakash Deuba from office.
- The Provincial Assembly Secretariat said Deuba’s seat was declared vacant after he missed more than 10 consecutive meetings for around 11 months while in the United States.
- Shah said the removal violated natural justice because Deuba was not given an opportunity to be heard.
- The Nepali Congress said it would continue to monitor and oppose decisions by the Speaker that it considers inappropriate.
