Bagmati Province Deputy Speaker's Neutrality Questioned Amidst Vote of Confidence Process
Summary
Questions have been raised over Bagmati Province Deputy Speaker Apsara Chapagain’s neutrality as repeated postponements delay the Chief Minister’s vote of confidence. Opposition parties accuse her of favoring the ruling UML, while Chapagain says she is following constitutional and procedural rules.
Key Points
- Opposition parties in Bagmati Province have accused Deputy Speaker Apsara Chapagain of abandoning neutrality in the process of conducting the Provincial Assembly.
- Repeated postponements of the Chief Minister’s vote of confidence meeting have intensified criticism of the assembly leadership.
- Nepali Congress and RPP leaders say the Deputy Speaker is acting in favor of the ruling coalition and ignoring court-related concerns.
- Chapagain says the meeting changes were made through consensus and that she is following constitutional and legal procedures.
