Prime Minister Balendra Shah gets a medical pass for dark shades as Parliament bans them
Summary
Prime Minister Balendra Shah has been advised to wear sunglasses during parliamentary proceedings after an eye examination showed he has difficulty seeing in bright light. Parliament has banned dark glasses in the chamber except for medical reasons, just as Shah is set to face lawmakers in a question-and-answer session.
Key Points
- Doctors at Birendra Military Hospital advised Prime Minister Balendra Shah to wear sunglasses as needed and use eye drops after he complained of sensitivity to bright light.
- The Prime Minister’s Office forwarded the medical report to the Federal Parliament Secretariat, which confirmed receiving it.
- Speaker Dol Prasad Aryal instructed party whips to tell lawmakers that dark sunglasses will no longer be allowed during House proceedings except for medical reasons.
- Shah is scheduled to face lawmakers in a direct question-and-answer session in the House on Wednesday.
