Rastriya Prajatantra Party Parliamentary Leader Gyanendra Shahi Voices Dissent Over Chief Justice Recommendation

Gyanendra Shahi, leader of the Rastriya Prajatantra Party parliamentary group, has expressed dissatisfaction regarding the Constitutional Council’s recommendation of Manojkumar Sharma as the new Chief Justice. Shahi warned that subordinating the judiciary to the executive would disrupt the balance of power and undermine judicial impartiality. He cautioned that this unprecedented recommendation could weaken civil rights and seriously erode democratic values. Kathmandu, 24 Baisakh.

On Thursday evening, through social media, Shahi publicly conveyed his discontent over the Constitutional Council’s endorsement of Manojkumar Sharma as the prospective Chief Justice. He stated, “Under the rule of law, the executive, judiciary, and legislature should be independent yet complementary to each other.” He added, “If the judiciary falls under the executive’s control, the balance of power is destroyed, justice ceases to be impartial, and although the consequences may appear minor now, their detrimental effects could become profound over time.”

Shahi emphasized that this break from established tradition in the recommendation process will weaken citizens’ rights. He warned, “Should this situation arise, democratic values, principles, and citizens’ rights will be seriously compromised.”