Editorial | The prime minister must learn to speak in full sentences
Summary
Prime Minister Balendra Shah’s late-night Facebook posts and sparse public appearances are drawing criticism for reducing accountability and weakening public institutions. The editorial calls on him to speak in Parliament, hold regular press conferences, and explain government decisions more transparently.
Key Points
- Balendra Shah’s habit of making key political remarks on Facebook, often late at night, has become a defining feature of his communication style.
- The editorial argues that one-way social media messaging allows errors and claims to go unchallenged and lowers the tone of the prime minister’s office.
- It urges Shah to attend Parliament regularly, answer opposition questions, and hold scheduled press conferences with journalists.
- The piece says social media should supplement, not replace, direct political accountability and public explanation of decisions.
