MP Ghanshyam Rizal Criticizes Government's Foreign Policy, Governance, and Arrests
Summary
NCP MP Ghanshyam Rizal sharply criticized the government over foreign diplomacy, governance, and politically motivated arrests in the National Assembly. He also challenged Prime Minister Balen Shah to clarify claims about Nepal’s border with India and questioned the rise in personal secretaries despite ministry cuts.
Key Points
- Ghanshyam Rizal accused the government of weak foreign diplomacy and poor governance during a National Assembly session in Kathmandu.
- He challenged Prime Minister Balen Shah to present evidence on alleged Nepal-India border encroachment and to apologize if the claim is false.
- Rizal questioned why Nepal could not hold bilateral sideline talks at the UN General Assembly and whether the issue reflected diplomatic weakness.
- He criticized the increase in personal secretaries, the use of ordinances, politically biased arrests, and the government's communication policy.
