KATHMANDU: Opposition parties in Nepal’s federal parliament have strongly protested the removal of the Anti-Corruption Act Amendment Bill from the agenda of the House of Representatives.
During Tuesday’s parliamentary session, the main opposition Maoist Center and the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) objected to the last-minute removal of the bill, accusing the government of deliberately stalling anti-corruption efforts.
Maoist Chief Whip Hitraj Pandey condemned the decision, stating that the government was undermining parliamentary authority and avoiding accountability on corruption-related issues.
“The bill had already been passed by the State Affairs Committee. Removing it from the agenda at this stage raises serious doubts about the government’s intentions,” Pandey said.
Similarly, RSP MP Ganesh Parajuli criticized the move, alleging that the ruling party was attempting to subvert parliamentary proceedings.
“The government’s actions reflect arrogance toward the opposition,” he said, urging Speaker Devraj Ghimire to exercise discretion in managing parliamentary affairs.
However, UML Chief Whip Mahesh Bartaula suggested that changes to the parliamentary agenda should be understood within procedural rules. He claimed that opposition parties were overreacting and causing unnecessary confusion.
The removal of the bill has intensified tensions in the parliament, with opposition parties demanding clarity on the government’s stance regarding corruption reforms.
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