RSP protests appointment of Khatiwada as PHC Chair
Summary
The Rastriya Swatantra Party protested the appointment of Nepali Congress MP Ramhari Khatiwada as Chair of the Parliamentary Hearing Committee, citing ethical concerns and past violations.
Key Points
- The Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) objected to the appointment of Nepali Congress MP Ramhari Khatiwada as Chair of the Parliamentary Hearing Committee.
- RSP cited Khatiwada's past resignation as head of another committee due to violating the "cooling-off period" rule.
- RSP's letter to Speaker Devraj Ghimire emphasized that appointing a controversial figure undermines Parliament's dignity and democratic values.
- Khatiwada was unanimously elected to the post despite the objections.
