Prime Minister Balen Shah Accused of Failing Parental Role During National Crisis
Summary
Prime Minister Balen Shah is facing criticism for failing to take a leading role during the Bhote Koshi flood and communal unrest in Sunsari. Rastriya Swatantra Party chairman Rabi Lamichhane has stepped in to convene all-party meetings and coordinate discussions with provincial and local officials.
Key Points
- Opposition parties accuse Prime Minister Balen Shah of not providing national leadership during the Bhote Koshi flood and the Devanaganj communal unrest.
- Rabi Lamichhane convened all-party meetings, including a 10-point resolution after the flood, and later met flood-affected local leaders.
- Lamichhane also met the Prime Minister, briefed President Ram Chandra Paudel, and said he would press the government to respond to local concerns.
- The article highlights criticism of the government's rescue, relief, and coordination efforts in the flood-affected districts.
