KATHMANDU: Santosh Pariyar, Chief Whip of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), has accused the main opposition, Maoist Centre, of betraying other opposition parties under the pretext of a two-point agreement.
Speaking to reporters after a meeting of chief whips called by Speaker Devraj Ghimire, Pariyar said the RSP has been protesting over issues related to visit visas and immigration, but the Maoist Centre’s agreement on behalf of the opposition was insincere.
He criticized the government for failing to take the issue of human trafficking seriously. “The RSP has been raising concerns about visit visas and immigration. We’ve held prolonged dialogues, but the government hasn’t taken the matter seriously. When we asked for action in the name of good governance, there was no response,” he said.
“The agreement reached by the main opposition lacked clarity, commitment, and justice. No proper investigation took place. It was nothing more than a sham. The RSP did not agree with it. The House needs discretion and seriousness.”
Pariyar reiterated that the RSP is firm on its demand for the resignation of the Home Minister. He also emphasized that the RSP holds the government accountable for the current deadlock in Parliament.
He added that the House cannot function unless there is an agreement on the five-point demand put forward by the RSP and a high-level investigation committee is formed.
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