UML opposes Ramhari's chairmanship over cooling-off provision manipulation; NC to review report
Summary
The parliamentary committee probing the cooling-off period tampering in the Federal Civil Service Bill holds Ramhari Khatiwada and Suraj Kumar Dura accountable, with calls for Khatiwada's resignation due to moral grounds while NC reviews the report.
Key Points
- The parliamentary probe committee found Ramhari Khatiwada and Suraj Kumar Dura responsible for tampering with the cooling-off period provision in the Federal Civil Service Bill.
- Suraj Kumar Dura has been relieved of his post, while discussions continue over Ramhari Khatiwada's status as chairman of the State Affairs and Good Governance Committee.
- UML lawmaker Basudev Ghimire urged Khatiwada to resign on moral grounds, allowing another party member to take the post.
- NC Vice President Purna Bahadur Khadka has refrained from commenting until reviewing the investigation report thoroughly.
