JSP-Nepal issues fresh 24-hour explanation notice to three Lumbini lawmakers

Summary

JSP-Nepal has issued a fresh 24-hour clarification notice to three Lumbini Province Assembly members for voting in favor of the provincial government against party directives. The party says it will begin formal disciplinary action if their explanations are not satisfactory.

Key Points
  • JSP-Nepal has given three Lumbini Province Assembly members a fresh 24-hour notice to explain why they voted for the provincial government against party orders.
  • The lawmakers — Santosh Kumar Pandey, Hema Belbase (KC), and Bhandari Lal Ahir — had already been told to vote against the government on August 1, 2026.
  • The party says their earlier responses were unsatisfactory and inconsistent with party policy.
  • Failure to provide convincing answers within the deadline could trigger formal disciplinary action under party statutes.
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