Congress MP Chandra Bahadur KC Accuses Government of Breaking Parliamentary Tradition

Kathmandu. Nepali Congress MP Chandra Bahadur KC has accused the government of trying to set a new precedent by breaking the established parliamentary tradition. Speaking at the National Assembly meeting on Thursday, he claimed that postponing the convened parliamentary session and ruling through ordinances is against international parliamentary practice. MP KC emphasized the need to counter the government's attempt to bypass parliament by ignoring old precedents. Addressing the meeting, MP KC also raised questions about Prime Minister Balendra Shah's attire and style of functioning. He expressed suspicion whether a new tradition was being initiated through a 'dress-up' and style never seen before in Nepal's history. He said, 'The government appears to be trying to break old traditions and lay a new foundation. The convened parliament has been postponed and ordinances have been brought in stacks. Looking at the Prime Minister's history so far, I am seeing a dress-up that has never happened in Nepal before. Is a new tradition being initiated in this as well, or is a new dimension being added to Nepal's history?' MP KC also drew the government's attention to the long-standing vacancy in the Home Ministry. He argued that the Prime Minister, made by the parliament, must be accountable and responsible to the parliament. He objected to the government weakening the parliamentary system and arbitrarily bringing ordinances, urging for the protection of democratic values and norms. He warned that the Prime Minister's activities and the government's recent decisions could tarnish parliamentary dignity.