Madhesh Cabinet Reshuffled with Five New Ministers Inducted
The Madhesh provincial government has undergone a cabinet reshuffle, with Chief Minister Krishna Prasad Yadav recommending the induction of five new ministers. Province Chief Surendra Labh Karna administered the oath of office to the new appointees, who represent the Nepali Congress, CPN-UML, and Nepali Communist Party.
RSP commits to bring PM Shah for parliamentary question hour amid opposition demands
The Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) has committed to facilitating Prime Minister Balendra Shah's presence in the parliamentary question-and-answer session, following strong demands from opposition parties. Opposition parties are insisting on the Prime Minister's attendance as per House Rules, which mandate a direct question-and-answer session during the first week of a parliamentary session. While the RSP chief whip assured efforts would be made, no specific date has been set for the Prime Minister's appearance.
Pushpa Kamal Dahal Backs All-Party Government in Madhes Province
Pushpa Kamal Dahal, coordinator of the Nepali Communist Party, stated that his party is willing to join a government in Madhes Province only if it is formed through an all-party consensus. He revealed that his party rejected separate proposals from the Nepali Congress and the CPN-UML for government formation, emphasizing a preference for broader participation including Madhes-centric parties.
Barsaman Pun Accuses Government of Politicizing Judiciary by Breaching Seniority in Chief Justice Appointment
Barsaman Pun, a lawmaker from the Nepali Communist Party, has accused the government of violating an 80-year judicial tradition by appointing a fourth-ranked judge as Chief Justice, alleging political interference in the judiciary. Pun criticized the government for allegedly rushing the parliamentary hearing process instead of following due process, though his party ultimately supported the appointment based on a benefit of the doubt due to the ruling side's majority.