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Speaker DP Aryal Continues Parliament Session Amidst Opposition Protests Demanding PM Balen Shah's Presence

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Speaker DP Aryal proceeded with parliamentary business in the House of Representatives on Thursday despite ongoing protests and slogan chanting by opposition lawmakers demanding the presence of Prime Minister Balen Shah. Following a brief adjournment and discussions between Speaker Aryal and Prime Minister Shah, the session resumed with the Speaker moving forward with the agenda, including the presentation of an election-related ordinance by Minister Sobita Gautam, while opposition parties continued their obstruction.

  • Opposition lawmakers intensified their obstruction, demanding Prime Minister Balen Shah's immediate appearance in Parliament.
  • Speaker Aryal visited the Prime Minister's Office for discussions after the session was briefly adjourned.
  • Despite continued protests, the Speaker allowed the tabling of a motion for the consideration of the First Amendment to the House of Representatives Election Bill.
  • Opposition parties, including UML and CPN, chanted slogans such as 'Maintain Parliamentary Dignity' and 'Authoritarian Government Downfall'.
  • Lawmakers also raised concerns on issues including road safety, disaster preparedness, fertilizer shortage, and border disputes.

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