Ain Bahadur Mahar

The CPN-UML has accused Prime Minister Balendra Shah of violating the Constitution of Nepal by consistently avoiding parliamentary accountability. UML Chief Whip Ain Bahadur Mahara stated that the Prime Minister's absence from the House of Representatives undermines democratic norms and bypasses legislative scrutiny, despite the government having a strong public mandate. Opposition parties are demanding the Prime Minister's immediate appearance to address national issues and explain his constitutional obligations.

Opposition parties in Nepal's House of Representatives have agreed to escalate their protests against Prime Minister Balen Shah, accusing him of ignoring parliament and failing to be accountable to lawmakers. A meeting of opposition chief whips concluded that demonstrations would intensify in the upcoming House session, demanding the Prime Minister's presence to answer questions. Concerns were also raised about the Speaker's perceived partisan role.