UML Obstructs NA Session over PM's Statement

via RSS

Today's session of the National Assembly was adjourned due to obstruction from the CPN (UML).

As the meeting began, CPN (UML) members stood up from their seats, indicating their protest.

National Assembly Chair Ganesh Prasad Timilsina granted time toBhairav Sundar Shrestha to express his views.

The lawmaker stated, "Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal's (Prachanda) statement in a public program a few days ago was against the national interest." Considering the Prime Minister's remark inappropriate, he mentioned that it was the decision of the UML parliamentary party to disapprove it.

Despite repeated requests from the Chair to end the protest and take their seats, the UML lawmakers refused to do so. The Chair assured that he would create an atmosphere to summon the Prime Minister and listen to his views on the issue. He urged the UML to allow the upper house to conduct its business, taking into account the sensitivity of the budget.

Minister for Industry, Commerce, and Supplies, Ramesh Rijal, was scheduled to present the 'Power Trade Bill, 2080 BS' during the NA session today.

Likewise, deliberations were planned on the budget allocations for the Ministry of Finance, the Ministry of Labour, Employment, and Social Security, the Ministry of Education, Science, and Technology, the Ministry of Law, Justice, and Parliamentary Affairs, and the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development. The next session has been scheduled for 12:29 pm on Friday, July 7.

Source: Rastriya Samachar Samiti (RSS)