President’s office defends Karki government formation
Summary
The Office of the President defends the formation of the government led by former chief justice Sushila Karki and the dissolution of the House of Representatives, emphasizing constitutional necessity and national unity amid extraordinary circumstances.
Key Points
- The Office of the President submitted a written reply to the Supreme Court defending the Karki government formation and House dissolution.
- The government formation followed youth-led protests and the resignation of former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli.
- The President’s office argued that the constitutional responsibility arose on September 12 and the move was necessary to maintain peace and security.
- The dissolution of the House and government formation was performed in line with constitutional procedures under extraordinary circumstances.
