Sudurpashchim Provincial Assembly Session Commences Amidst Political Turmoil

Dhangadhi. The seventh session of the Sudurpashchim Provincial Assembly commenced in Dhangadhi on Monday. The first meeting featured a heated debate between the ruling and opposition parties regarding contemporary politics, the impact of the 'Gen-Z' movement, and the leadership style of Prime Minister Balen Shah.

During the session, Nepali Congress Chief Whip Bikram Dhami expressed deep regret over the incidents of arson targeting private and government property on Bhadau 24.

He recalled that while established political parties have faced criticism in the past, they have never attacked the core state structure of Singha Durbar.

Dhami noted that the role of the newly emerged RSP and its leadership must be closely monitored, expressing dissatisfaction over the silence maintained regarding attacks on top leaders Deuba and Arzu Rana.

Furthermore, he criticized the government's working style, labeling the arrests of leaders like KP Sharma Oli and Ramesh Lekhak as inhumane. Maoist Center parliamentary party leader Khagaraj Bhatta accused the provincial government of failing to act responsibly even after the 'Gen-Z' movement.

He remarked that the government appears to be asleep regarding public issues and stated that a serious review is necessary at a time when the relevance of the provincial structure itself is being questioned.

Suggesting that the government repression on Bhadau 23 may have triggered the violence on the 24th, Bhatta demanded an impartial investigation and action against the culprits.

UML parliamentary party leader and former Chief Minister Rajendra Singh Rawal claimed that the country is being pushed toward anarchy due to attacks on personal property and government structures under the guise of protests.

Mentioning that his own residence was set on fire, he stated that the rule of law has been violated. Rawal criticized the federal government and Balen Shah's leadership style, and demanded the resignation of the Home Minister in protest against the 'illegal' arrests of leaders.

One bill was tabled during the meeting, and the next session has been called for Bhadau 25.