Opposition Party Demands PM's Responsible Role in Parliament Impasse

Kathmandu. The opposition party CPN (UML) has demanded that the Prime Minister play a responsible role in ending the parliamentary deadlock.

Speaking to journalists on Monday in the Parliament building premises, UML MP Guru Baral clarified that the House proceedings cannot move forward until the Prime Minister appears in Parliament and provides a satisfactory answer regarding his controversial statement.

According to MP Baral, the opposition has made its main condition that the Prime Minister's statement be either confirmed or corrected. While mentioning that parliamentary time is precious and the opposition is aware of the responsibility to discuss various issues of the appropriation bill, he stated that the government should not remain silent on serious issues related to the country's borders and nationality.

He argued that the parliament has been obstructed because the Prime Minister has not admitted his mistake or confirmed his statement, even though the Foreign Minister and leaders of other parties have returned from foreign visits. He informed that UML presented the same view in the all-party meeting and the joint meeting of chief whips held in the morning.

MP Baral said, 'We want to move the parliament forward continuously, and we are also aware of the priority of discussing the appropriation bill. However, it is our clear stance that the Prime Minister must come to Parliament and give an answer on a serious issue related to the country's land and sovereignty.'

Refuting the ruling party's accusation that the people's issues are being overshadowed due to the opposition, Baral commented that the government itself has become irresponsible. He stated that it is the government's helplessness to accuse the opposition instead of finding a way out by making the Prime Minister present in Parliament.