KATHMANDU: Lawmakers from the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) and Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) once again disrupted proceedings in the House of Representatives on Thursday, pressing for a high-level investigation into the ongoing visit visa scandal.
As soon as the parliamentary session began, lawmakers from both parties stood up in protest, reiterating their demand for an independent high-level probe committee. The two parties have been staging continuous protests in the House over the past several days.
During the protest, Speaker Devraj Ghimire allowed RSP lawmaker Dr. Toshima Karki to speak. Karki accused the current government of attempting to govern in an authoritarian manner. She criticized the administration for jailing those who stand up for the people while rewarding individuals implicated in corruption.
She further rejected the government-formed investigation committee, claiming that it was led by someone who themselves should be investigated. Karki expressed strong objection to the House continuing its business despite the ongoing protests.
RPP lawmaker Deepak Bahadur Singh also echoed the call for a parliamentary probe. He declared that RPP would continue its protest until such a committee is formed.
Singh additionally raised concerns over government inaction on the promised funding for Gangalal Hospital’s free treatment program for children under 15, stating that services are being affected due to the financial shortfall.
Despite the protests, Speaker Ghimire moved forward with the House proceedings, prompting RSP and RPP lawmakers to boycott the session in protest.
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