Parties Fail to Reach Consensus on Special Parliamentary Committee TOR
Summary
Party leaders in Kathmandu failed to reach consensus on the terms of reference for a special parliamentary committee on the Rasuwa–Bhotekoshi–Trishuli disaster and climate change. The talks will continue in the next meeting after disagreements over committee size, duration, and representation.
Key Points
- Party leaders met in Kathmandu to discuss the Terms of Reference for a special parliamentary committee on the Rasuwa–Bhotekoshi–Trishuli disaster and climate change.
- No agreement was reached on the committee’s formation, duration, or mandate.
- UML MP Padma Aryal said the parties plan to continue talks in the next meeting.
- Congress MP Nishkal Rai said their side proposed a smaller, three-month committee, while the RSP wanted representation based on parliamentary strength.
