Opposition Party Cites Violation of Parliamentary Rules by Ministers

Kathmandu. The opposition party CPN-UML has objected to ministers violating parliamentary dignity and regulations in the meeting of the House of Representatives. UML Chief Whip Ain Mahar objected to ministers violating parliamentary dignity and regulations by raising a point of order in the House of Representatives meeting.  

Mahar, raising a point of order in accordance with Rule 20 (6) of the House of Representatives Regulations 2079, accused ministers of actions that diminish the dignity of the parliament. That clause of the regulations states, 'One should not walk between the Speaker's chair and the member who is speaking.'

During the impromptu time in the House of Representatives, when Nepali Communist Party MP Ramesh Malla was expressing his views in the parliament, two ministers walked between the Speaker's chair and MP Malla who was speaking. Targeting the same scene, MP Mahar said, 'Honorable ministers are walking straight through, this is against Rule 20, Clause 6. Maintaining the dignity and decorum of the parliament is the responsibility of all of us, but the government has even more responsibility.'

Mahar expressed strong objection, condemnation, and sorrow over the behavior of the ministers and demanded a clear 'ruling' from the Speaker on this matter. 'Honorable ministers have torn the regulations to shreds, may the Speaker's attention be drawn to this and a necessary ruling be made,' he said.