Balen Shah and the debate over parliamentary deliberation
▸ Part of: Balen Shah Faces Protests Over Customs Regulations and Skips Parliamentary Deliberations
Prime Minister Balendra Shah, also known as Balen, faces protests from Indian traders due to strict customs regulations on imported goods and criticism from the opposition for skipping parliamentary deliberations. While praised for his past actions as Mayor of Kathmandu Metropolitan City, including waste management and demolishing illegal structures, he is now accused of arrogance and autocratic tendencies. The article discusses the controversy surrounding his absence from parliamentary debates and his approach to foreign relations, suggesting his introverted nature might be misinterpreted as arrogance.
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