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Parliament Border Standoff

Nepali parliament disrupted over PM Shah’s border remarks

What happened

Nepal's parliament sessions have been disrupted as opposition parties demand Prime Minister Balendra Shah apologize for his remarks on land encroachment involving India. The standoff has led to persistent House obstruction and heightened political tensions.

Timeline

Opposition Demands PM Apology
Jun 01, 08:48

Opposition parties demanded that Prime Minister Balen Shah apologize in Parliament for his remarks acknowledging Nepal's encroachment on Indian territory. They threatened to continue obstructing House proceedings until the Prime Minister provides clarification.

Opposition Plans Parliamentary Obstruction
Jun 01, 08:26

Opposition parties including Nepali Congress, CPN UML, Nepali Communist Party, Labour Culture Party, and Rastriya Prajatantra Party decided to obstruct the House of Representatives session by surrounding the well to demand clarification from Prime Minister Balen Shah over his border remarks.

Congress Objects to Border Remarks
May 31, 17:25

The Nepali Congress strongly objected to Prime Minister Balen Shah's statements on border issues, calling them against national interest and a violation of Nepal's diplomatic dignity. The party demanded clarification to uphold Nepal's sovereignty and diplomatic credibility.

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