KATHMANDU: The ruling political parties, particularly the Nepali Congress and CPN-UML, are advancing efforts to remove Deputy Speaker Indira Rana Magar from her position.
Citing Article 91 of the Constitution, the ruling coalition plans to present an impeachment resolution in the House of Representatives to remove Deputy Speaker Rana, alleging that she has not fulfilled the duties expected of her role.
Article 91, sub-section (6)(c) of the Constitution stipulates that if a resolution to remove the Speaker or Deputy Speaker is passed by a two-thirds majority of the total members of the House, the individual in question shall be removed from office.
CPN-UML Chief Whip Mahesh Bartaula criticized Deputy Speaker Rana for not maintaining the decorum expected of her position and has called for her removal.
“The Deputy Speaker has failed to uphold the official dignity of her role,” Bartaula said. “This is not merely a simple error but a deliberate breach of official conduct.”
The move to remove Rana, who was appointed Deputy Speaker from the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) quota, has stirred the political landscape.
In response, the RSP has engaged in internal discussions about the issue.
Manish Jha, Acting Spokesperson for the RSP, has denied the allegations against Deputy Speaker Rana, labeling them as false.
Jha accused the ruling party of fabricating the case to gain a majority in the Constitutional Council, criticizing the move as a “vicious political tactic” orchestrated by Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli.
“Oli’s attempt to engage in violent politics by using the Nepali Congress as a scapegoat reflects his frustration,” Jha stated.
He clarified that the controversy involves a request for an interview date, not a visa recommendation, and that the letter in question was never registered with the American Embassy.
“The letter was merely a request for an interview appointment. There was no visa recommendation involved, and it is no longer registered with the US Embassy. The matter is concluded,” Jha added.
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