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Ravi Lamichhane, chairperson of the Rashtriya Swatantra Party and newly elected member of parliament, stated that they have received a mandate not to run the Singha Durbar (central government complex) but to transform it, and that work has already begun.
Addressing the first session of the House of Representatives following the recent elections, he declared that the government’s operations will now be vocalized.
“You have witnessed the government’s pace. Now the entire country, including the bureaucracy, has no option but to keep up with this speed. We are ready to take ownership not only of our commitments but also of the legitimate commitments of the opposition parties,” he said.
Additional Remarks by Lamichhane
He invited opposition members to monitor their activities 24/7.
“Please point out if we err; correct us if we stray,” he said, “In a democracy, the ruling party and the opposition are not just competitors but also complementary forces. One governs, the other monitors. We will not allow the opposition’s voice to weaken; if that happens, democracy itself grows weak.”
“Yesterday, laws were amended and ordinances issued to protect our own and trap the opposition. I want to inform this house that such wrongful activities will be corrected immediately.”
“The chapter of arrogance and retaliation against the opposition will not repeat. There will be no discrimination based on belief. No one’s microphone will be cut off for not wanting to listen to unfair, oppressive remarks. Parliamentary committees will not conduct retaliation or oppression based on numerical pressure. The pace of good governance will not stop.”
“The first right to justice belongs to the mother of a martyr; this cannot be termed retaliation.”
Lamichhane issued a public apology on behalf of the government to the Dalit community for the “centuries-old history of discrimination, injustice, and oppression.”
He also apologized to citizens working abroad for the “personal sacrifices they have had to make.”
“This country has not properly honored your sacrifices. Now your pain will no longer remain just a story, it will become policy and a state priority,” he said. “Intermediaries and labor mafia will now be held accountable. The upcoming policies and budgets will be for you.”
Questions Raised on Karki Commission Report
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Bhishmaraj Angdembe, a member of parliament from Nepali Congress, stressed the necessity to thoroughly examine the events of Bhadra 23 and 24 (September 8 and 9).
“Some witness the events of the 23rd but not the 24th, others see the destruction on the 24th but not the suppression on the 23rd,” he remarked. “This approach is flawed. Even the commission established by the previous government recommended investigation and prosecution for the incidents on the 23rd but indicated that the 24th was not properly investigated. What kind of approach is this?”
“I want to draw the attention of the new prime minister: Will the government itself publish the commission’s report, or will it rely on newspaper coverage? The government should present itself with wisdom, respecting the law and procedural decorum.”
UML Raises Concerns Over Rastriya Swatantra Party’s Victory
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Rambahadur Thapa, a member of parliament from the Communist Party of Nepal (UML), described the Rastriya Swatantra Party’s victory as “magical” and a “miraculous triumph.”
“Primarily the Nepali Army, the bureaucracy, the Sushila [Karki] government, Karki commission, and NGOs like the Barbara Foundation played decisive roles in this victory,” he claimed.
Thapa said this victory raises “several extraordinary questions.”
“For what purpose were the Singha Durbar, Sheetal Niwas, Baluwatar, Supreme Court, private residences of political leaders, police stations, and commercial establishments systematically set on fire? Who incited the innocent students to cross prohibited areas, and why? What was the motive behind the mysterious appearance of armed ‘TOBs’? Why were former prime ministers and home ministers arrested illegally, and plans made to arrest political leaders?” he asked. “We will continue to raise these and similar questions with full force to the government.”
“RSP Should Learn From Our Past”
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Barshaman Pun of the Communist Party of Nepal reminded that although they once secured strong public support in the past, they failed to capitalize on it effectively, urging the Rastriya Swatantra Party to learn from this experience.
“Learn from our shortcomings and work towards advancing the country. We are ready to support you.”
Hark Sampang from the Labor Culture Party advocated for the cancellation of the ‘MCC’ agreement with the United States, to protect the country’s sovereignty, geopolitical balance, and non-aligned foreign policy.
He also said he would support the government in establishing a process for directly electing the executive.
Similarly, Gyan Bahadur Shahi from the Rastriya Prajatantra Party pledged to assist in reaching a two-thirds majority if the process to abolish the provincial structure is initiated.
Mahavir Pun, elected from Myagdi, introduced himself as an “unusual member of parliament.”
“I am different; my way of speaking and working is also different,” he said. “I am a social worker and will remain one. My role in the parliament will be impartial rather than simply supporting or opposing.”
Pun stated that during the previous government, he attempted to introduce some education-related ordinances but resigned from his ministerial position and contested elections when that effort failed.
He served as Education Minister under the election government led by Sushila Karki.
Opposition from UML Lawmakers
At the start of the session, UML parliamentarian Guru Baral expressed objection to the arrest of UML Chairman and former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli and Congress leader Ramesh Lekhak, who served as Home Minister in Oli’s government.
As Baral stood to voice protest, Speaker Arjun Narasingh KC instructed him to keep his remarks within two minutes.
Baral demanded immediate release of Oli and Lekhak, and called for investigation and action against perpetrators involved in the repression of peaceful protests against Oli’s arrest.
“I request that the fundamental right to peaceful protest be fully guaranteed in the country,” he added.
Home Minister Presents Three Ordinances
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In Thursday’s session, Home Minister Sudan Gurung presented three ordinances: ‘Voter List First Amendment Ordinance, 2082 (2025)’, ‘House of Representatives Member Election First Amendment Ordinance, 2082’, and ‘Nepal Special Service Second Amendment Ordinance, 2082.’
The next session of the House of Representatives is scheduled for the 22nd of this month, where Speaker Arjun Narasingh KC said the process to elect the Speaker will take place.
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