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House of Representatives Convenes Amidst Opposition Protest Over PM's Absence

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The House of Representatives convened for a session that was delayed by 30 minutes, with opposition parties disrupting proceedings to protest the absence of Prime Minister Balen Shah. Lawmakers are demanding the Prime Minister's presence for a mandatory question and answer session, accusing him of ignoring parliamentary regulations. The session is expected to proceed with the endorsement of two bills and clause-wise deliberations on others.

  • Opposition parties, including the Nepali Congress and CPN (UML), obstructed the House of Representatives session demanding the Prime Minister's adherence to parliamentary regulations for a monthly question and answer session.
  • Minister for Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs, Sobita Gautam, is scheduled to propose sending the National Forensic Lab (Establishment and Operation) Bill to a committee for clause-wise deliberations.
  • Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation, Khadak Raj Paudel, will present a proposal for consideration of the Tourism Bill.
  • The House is expected to endorse the Election of the Members to the House of Representatives (First Amendment) Bill and the Voter Education (First Amendment) Bill.
  • Speaker Dol Prasad Aryal stated that Prime Minister Balen Shah is preparing to address Parliament and is aware of the issues being raised.

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