House of Representatives Adjourns Meeting Amid Opposition Ruckus, Budget Discussion Delayed
In a recent development, the scheduled meeting of the House of Representatives was adjourned for an hour due to the opposition's strong objection to certain governmental decisions. The obstruction was led by the CPN (UML) party, along with other opposition parties, causing the meeting to be delayed until tomorrow.
Today's (Sunday) session of the House was marked by a significant disruption as the opposition parties, including the CPN (UML), voiced their dissent against Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal's recent statement regarding several contentious issues. The opposition groups, namely the CPN (UML), Rastriya Swantra Party, and Rastriya Prajatantra Party, blocked the House proceedings in response to the Prime Minister's suggestions.
One of the main points of contention was Prime Minister Dahal's proposal for citizenship verification, amnesty for Resham Chaudhary, and the exchange of land, including the Lipulek-Limpiyadhura region, in return for constructing a road leading to the Phulbari port in Bangladesh. These propositions were met with strong opposition from the aforementioned parties, prompting them to obstruct today's meeting.
Consequently, the HoR meeting, scheduled for 11 am today, had been postponed by an hour due to the opposition's refusal to allow the proceedings to continue. The major opposition CPN (UML) had demanded for the nullification of the approved Citizenship Bill and to open it for discussion in the house for amendments to be made. This delay caused further tensions and highlighted the intense disagreements between the ruling party and the opposition factions.
In response to these developments, the Parliament Secretariat has issued an official notice stating that the adjourned meeting will resume on Monday at 11 am. The agenda for tomorrow's session primarily revolves around the commencement of discussions on the budget, a crucial matter that requires the attention and participation of all members of the House.
As the political landscape remains charged with conflicting viewpoints, the adjournment of the House of Representatives has raised questions about the government's ability to navigate through the mounting challenges and reach a consensus. The nation eagerly awaits tomorrow's meeting, hoping for a constructive dialogue that can address the concerns raised by both the ruling party and the opposition, enabling effective governance and policy-making for the betterment of the country.
