Rastriya Prajatantra Party Chief Whip Khushbu Oli Criticizes Prime Minister's Lack of Accountability to Parliament

Kathmandu. Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) Chief Whip Khushbu Oli has expressed objection, stating that the Prime Minister is irresponsible towards the parliament.

Speaking in the House of Representatives meeting, Chief Whip Oli accused the Prime Minister of continuously ignoring parliamentary practice and dignity.
She mentioned that democracy is not just a system for winning elections but an ongoing practice of dialogue, and argued that the Prime Minister's minimal presence in parliament confirms his reluctance towards the house. Oli stated that the participation of the Prime Minister is not just a formality but essential for accountability to the people and for clear direction, as the parliament comprises the best minds from across the country.

Expressing dissatisfaction with the Prime Minister not giving importance to parliamentary discussions, she said, 'The Prime Minister left without speaking in the first session, and in the second session, he walked out midway while the discussion on his own policy and program was ongoing. We raise issues of squatters and the Constitutional Council in the house, but the Prime Minister responds through social media posts. This has become a pattern of being irresponsible towards parliamentary practice.'

Mentioning that the people have trusted him as a powerful Prime Minister, Oli urged the Prime Minister to be accountable by being present in the house rather than being limited to social media. She also drew the attention of the Speaker to ensure the Prime Minister's participation in the parliament.

Recalling that dialogue and collective decision-making have been traditions since the Vedic period, she emphasized that the Prime Minister should come to the house and face the questions of the MPs in accordance with the true spirit of democracy.