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UML Accuses PM Balendra Shah of Constitutional Violation by Avoiding Parliament

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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.

  • CPN-UML alleges the Prime Minister is attempting to evade legislative scrutiny and bypass parliamentary traditions.
  • Ain Bahadur Mahara cited Articles 76(10) and 81 of the Constitution of Nepal, which mandate the Prime Minister's accountability to Parliament.
  • The UML also criticized the government for creating distance between the executive and the President's Office, and for potentially sidelining constitutional institutions.
  • Concerns have been heightened by speculation surrounding the Prime Minister's absence during Republic Day address ceremonies.
  • Other lawmakers, including Aren Rai of the Shram Sanskriti Party, raised various public issues during the House of Representatives session.

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