Parties warn coalition over new attempt to oust Deputy Speaker
Summary
Nepal's ruling parties, Nepali Congress and CPN-UML, have revived efforts to remove Deputy Speaker Indira Rana Magar amid controversy over a visit visa letter, prompting opposition warnings about authoritarianism.
Key Points
- Ruling parties Nepali Congress and CPN-UML are collecting signatures to remove Deputy Speaker Indira Rana Magar.
- Removal requires two-thirds parliamentary majority, which ruling coalition alone cannot achieve.
- Controversy arose after deputy speaker requested US visa interviews for non-official individuals, leading to pressure for her resignation.
- Opposition parties warn that removing the Deputy Speaker would push Nepal towards authoritarianism.
- Rastriya Swatantra Party accuses ruling coalition of politicizing a 30-month-old incident to weaken them.
