Parliamentary Calendar Until Ashad 15 Does Not Include Direct Prime Ministerial Q&A Session

The House of Representatives has released the parliamentary calendar up to Ashad 15, but it does not include a direct question-and-answer session with the Prime Minister. According to Rule 56 of the House of Representatives Rules of Procedure, a direct question time with the Prime Minister is to be held during the first week of every month. However, according to Ekram Giri, Joint Secretary of the Federal Parliament Secretariat, this program is not included in the calendar due to increased discussions related to the budget. Kathmandu, Jestha 2.

Per the House Rules, there should be one session in Jestha and another in Ashad where the Prime Minister faces direct questions, but both months lack this session in the calendar. Ekram Giri stated, “Since there will be extensive discussions related to the budget, the direct question time with the Prime Minister has not been included in the calendar.”

According to the parliamentary calendar, from Jestha 4, the House of Representatives will begin discussions on the principles and priorities of the Appropriation Bill (excluding tax proposals). Deliberations will continue on Jestha 5. On Jestha 6, answers to questions raised during the Appropriation Bill discussions (excluding tax proposals) will be provided. On Jestha 13, the Economic Survey for the fiscal year 2082/083 will be presented.