Govt commands majority, but accountability remains a question
Summary
Prime Minister Balendra Shah’s absence from Parliament and clashes with the opposition overshadowed the Federal Parliament’s monsoon session, even as 11 bills were passed and the budget process advanced. Questions over accountability, cabinet turnover, and Parliament’s weakening oversight dominated the session’s outcome.
Key Points
- Prime Minister Balendra Shah’s absence from Parliament became the defining issue of the monsoon session, drawing sharp criticism from the opposition.
- The session saw disruptions over Shah’s border remarks, alleged budget leaks, and demands for Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle’s resignation.
- Despite the political turmoil, Parliament passed 11 bills, including three budget-related bills, and ratified important treaties.
- Analysts said the session exposed weaknesses in parliamentary accountability and oversight despite the government’s near two-thirds majority.
