CPN-UML alone in insisting on House reinstatement
Summary
The CPN-UML stands alone among major parties in demanding the reinstatement of the dissolved House of Representatives ahead of Nepal's March 5 snap elections, while others prepare to participate despite questioning the government's legality.
Key Points
- CPN-UML insists on reinstating the dissolved House of Representatives before the March 5 elections.
- Several parties including Nepali Congress criticize government formation and dissolution of the House as unconstitutional but plan to participate in elections.
- Ten writ petitions challenging the Karki government formation and House dissolution are pending at the Supreme Court with hearings starting on October 29.
- Speaker Devraj Ghimire remains undecided on pleading for House reinstatement and is consulting legal experts and political leaders.
