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Shram Sanskriti Party Lawmakers Protest PM's Absence, Demand Accountability in Parliament

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Lawmakers from the Shram Sanskriti Party disrupted a House of Representatives meeting, demanding that the Prime Minister and ministers regularly attend parliamentary sessions and answer questions. Party chairperson Harka Raj Rai specifically raised concerns about border security and landless squatters, noting Prime Minister Balendra Shah currently oversees both the Home and Defense portfolios. Speaker Dol Prasad Aryal acknowledged the remarks and urged the lawmakers to return to their seats.

  • Shram Sanskriti Party lawmakers had previously protested in Parliament on May 14 and with placards on Wednesday, demanding greater government accountability.
  • The party boycotted a previous meeting due to Prime Minister Balendra Shah's absence during discussions on government policies and programs.
  • Other lawmakers also raised concerns during the zero hour, including road safety, missing cultural artifacts, public security, and the disappearance of a woman in Kuwait.
  • One article noted that UML MP Gangadevi Shrestha demanded public disclosure of ministers' gold purchase bills, citing Prime Minister Balendra Shah's family alone possessing 189 tolas of gold.

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