KATHMANDU: The ruling Nepali Congress has called for the expulsion of lawmakers from the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) for what it called “unruly behavior” during a House of Representatives meeting on Tuesday.
During a discussion on rules at the 2 pm session, Nepali Congress Chief Whip Shyam Ghimire objected to RSP lawmakers wearing blue scarves in Parliament as a form of protest against Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak, who is under fire over the ongoing visit visa scandal.
“Honorable Speaker, Clause 30 of the House rules deals with controlling indecent behavior, and Clause 31 allows for expulsion from the chamber,” Ghimire said, directly addressing the Speaker while pointing to RSP lawmakers. “Is it appropriate to wear blue scarves in Parliament? What if someone comes in wearing shorts tomorrow—would that be acceptable under parliamentary decorum?”
He urged Speaker Devraj Ghimire to issue a warning and take action.
“The Speaker must give a warning and expel those who violate decorum,” Ghimire said. “This is beyond the dignity of Parliament and warrants an appropriate decision.”
RSP lawmakers came to the meeting donning blue scarves on Tuesday.
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