Opposition waits for ruling party’s position on impeachment
Summary
Opposition parties led by the Nepali Congress have demanded an immediate session of Parliament to challenge the government over ordinances, press freedom, judicial independence and governance. They will decide their common position on the proposed impeachment only after the ruling Rastriya Swatantra Party clarifies its stance.
Key Points
- Opposition parties meeting at Singha Durbar called on the government to immediately summon a session of the federal parliament.
- They plan a common strategy against ordinances, interference in press freedom, judicial independence, disaster response and livelihood issues.
- The opposition will formulate its impeachment position only after the ruling Rastriya Swatantra Party clarifies its stance.
- Leftist parties and the Progressive Front are also preparing protests and public demonstrations over governance and rights issues.
