Rastriya Prajatantra Party Demands Removal of Uddhav Thapa from Provincial Assembly Seat
Summary
The Rastriya Prajatantra Party has asked the Parliament Secretariat to remove Uddhav Thapa from the Bagmati Provincial Assembly, triggering a dispute over legal procedure. The party says Thapa violated its policies by backing the chief minister appointment, while the Deputy Speaker says no action will be taken until the legal process is completed.
Key Points
- RPP submitted a formal letter to the Parliament Secretariat seeking the removal of Uddhav Thapa from his provincial assembly seat.
- The party says Thapa acted against its policies and was expelled from his party membership after supporting the chief minister appointment under Article 168(2).
- RPP Chief Whip Kumari Tamang demanded immediate action and threatened to block assembly proceedings until Thapa is removed.
- Deputy Speaker Indira Chapagain said the matter must follow legal प्रक्रिया and that no decision will be taken under pressure.
