Rastriya Prajatantra Party Chairman Lingden Criticizes Government's Actions

Kathmandu. Rastriya Prajatantra Party Chairman Rajendra Lingden has stated that the government is trying to weaken the constitutional limits and the principle of separation of powers by relying on its mathematical majority.

Speaking to journalists after an all-party meeting called by Rastriya Swatantra Party Chairman Rabi Lamichhane, Lingden said that the initial signs of the government were not good. 

Lingden described the discussion, which focused on Lamichhane's visit to India and the government's actions, as positive. 'It is good that there is dialogue between the parties, but if such a discussion had happened before going on a visit to India, it would have shown more maturity and would not have created an environment for unnecessary comments,' Lingden said. 

Lingden stated that he advised the government not to consider itself without alternatives just because the opposition's numbers in parliament are decreasing. 'Just because the opposition is weak mathematically, the system of separation of powers, checks and balances should not be dismantled. Immature behavior regarding foreign relations can be fatal for the country,' Lingden said. 

Lingden also explained Chairman Lamichhane's statement in India, 'We do not carry the burden of the past,' and said that he advised sensitivity in foreign relations. 

Lingden stated that there was no discussion in the all-party meeting about ending the current stalemate in parliament. The meeting was mainly limited to a briefing on Lamichhane's foreign visit and a review of the government, Lingden said.