Nepali Congress Leader Rijhal Criticizes Idea of Parliament Without Opposition

Kathmandu. Nepali Congress leader Minendra Rijal has stated that the idea of having no opposition in the parliament is wrong. Leader Rijal expressed this view while speaking at a program organized in Kathmandu on Tuesday.

Earlier today, at an orientation program for newly elected members of parliament organized by the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), the party's Vice-Chairman DP Aryal had expressed the view of making the upcoming parliament devoid of opposition parties.

Leader Rijal stated that the role of a strong opposition is indispensable in a democracy, and therefore, such a notion does not align with democratic practice.

Commenting on the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), which has emerged as a new political force, he said, 'While it is natural for everyone to wish for the government to perform well, the notion that "the government should run well, but there should be no opposition" is wrong.'