Congress MP Questions PM's Foreign Trip Information Dissemination
Summary
Nepali Congress MP Gangalakshmi Awal has questioned why Parliament learned through the media about Prime Minister Balendra Shah’s trip to New York for the 78th UN General Assembly. She said the Prime Minister’s foreign visit should be communicated to lawmakers directly as part of democratic accountability.
Key Points
- Gangalakshmi Awal raised concerns in the House of Representatives about Parliament being informed of the Prime Minister’s foreign trip through the media.
- She said the issue reflects a broader problem in the relationship between the executive and Parliament, not just poor information management.
- Awal argued that Parliament must be kept informed on important government decisions and should be able to question and oversee the government.
- She said the Prime Minister’s international presence represents Nepal, not a personal trip.
