KATHMANDU: Nepali Congress (NC) President Gagan Thapa has said that any proposal to form a three-party government in provincial governments without an opposition is unacceptable.
Addressing a program in Kathmandu on Sunday, Thapa said a strong opposition is a fundamental pillar of democracy and that a system without an opposition goes against democratic values and norms.
He said both the government and the opposition are essential components of a democratic governance system, adding that the practice of all political parties joining the government would weaken the system of people’s representation.
Thapa warned that any political arrangement aimed at eliminating the opposition in the name of forming or restructuring provincial governments would harm the democratic system.
He stressed that governments should be formed in line with the spirit of the constitution and parliamentary traditions while respecting the mandate of the people.
Thapa made it clear that the Nepali Congress would not support any proposal that undermines democracy, the constitutional system, or parliamentary practices.
He also emphasized the need to further strengthen unity, discipline, and public trust within the Nepali Congress, saying the party must transform itself according to the aspirations of the younger generation.
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