KATHMANDU: The Nepali Congress has expressed strong objection to the government’s decision to introduce laws through ordinances while Parliament remains suspended.
The party termed the move a violation of democratic values, parliamentary norms and constitutional procedures, accusing the executive of encroaching on the authority of the legislature.
In a press statement issued Monday, party spokesperson Devraj Chalise said repeatedly resorting to ordinances despite having a clear majority in Parliament signals a dangerous trend toward centralisation of power.
“This is not merely a procedural lapse but a clear encroachment by the executive on the legislative authority of Parliament,” the statement read.
The party said such practices weaken the foundations of the rule of law and reflect the government’s lack of trust in Parliament.
It also raised serious concerns over proposed structural changes in sensitive constitutional bodies such as the Constitutional Council, warning that such moves could centralise decision-making, weaken checks and balances, and increase the risk of unilateral appointments without opposition participation.
The Nepali Congress further argued that while reforms in the cooperative sector are necessary, the proposed ordinance reflects a tendency to expand state control at the cost of the autonomy of local governments and cooperatives.
Calling the move against the spirit of federalism and local self-governance, the party urged the government to uphold democratic principles, respect parliamentary practices, and immediately reconsider such decisions.
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