The House of Representatives passed several important bills on Tuesday even as opposition lawmakers continued protests inside Parliament over the governmentтАЩs absence during question-and-answer sessions.
The meeting remained tense as lawmakers surrounded the well of the House and raised slogans demanding greater accountability from the government.
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тЪая╕П Opposition Protests Continue
Opposition parties accused the government of failing to follow parliamentary rules that require the prime minister to answer lawmakersтАЩ questions regularly.
During the session:
- Some lawmakers stood near the rostrum in protest
- Others displayed placards and shouted slogans
- A few opposition members walked out of Parliament
Despite the disruption, the House session continued.
ЁЯУЬ Major Bills Approved
Amid the protests, lawmakers approved several important bills by majority vote.
Bills Passed Include:
- Alternative Development Finance Mobilisation Bill
- House of Representatives Member Elections Bill
- Voter List Bill
The opposition parties did not take part in the voting process.
ЁЯЧгя╕П Debate Over Parliamentary Conduct
The protest also sparked debate inside the House over political behaviour and parliamentary dignity.
Some lawmakers argued that the government must remain accountable to Parliament, while others criticised the use of placards and slogan-shouting during sessions.
Speaker Dol Prasad Aryal urged lawmakers to maintain order and respect the dignity of the House.
ЁЯУМ What Happens Next?
The next House meeting is scheduled for May 26, where further discussions on government accountability and pending legislation are expected to continue.
The latest developments highlight growing political tension between the ruling coalition and opposition parties inside NepalтАЩs Parliament.
