KATHMANDU: Opposition lawmakers have raised objections in the House of Representatives over Prime Minister Balen Shah’s responses during the parliamentary session, questioning the procedure followed while allowing him to address lawmakers’ queries.
They argued that the Prime Minister was given time to respond under provisions that are not outlined in parliamentary rules, and said the process did not align with the established Question and Answer procedure, even though his presence in the House was welcomed.
Tensions rose after the Prime Minister’s remarks, prompting Speaker Dol Prasad Aryal to repeatedly urge lawmakers to maintain decorum. He also named certain members and instructed them to remain respectful during the proceedings, expressing serious concern over their conduct.
Meanwhile, opposition lawmakers strongly objected to the Prime Minister’s statement that Nepal may also have encroached on Indian territory, calling the claim baseless and demanding clarification and evidence from the government.
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