May 25, Kathmandu – The main opposition party, Nepali Congress, has raised concerns about the competence of Speaker Dol Prasad Aryal. During a session of the House of Representatives, NC lawmaker Abhishek Pratap Shah questioned why Speaker Aryal did not issue a ruling to compel Prime Minister Balendra Shah to appear before the house.
“You have the authority to issue rulings over the Prime Minister. You can rule on any minister, the Prime Minister, and members of parliament. Who is stopping you from exercising that authority?” Shah asked.
He further questioned the speaker’s capacity, saying, “This house wants to know who is preventing you from exercising your ruling authority? Who is obstructing you?” Shah challenged, “Are you not able to hold the head of the executive, the Prime Minister, accountable to the parliament?” He added that the entire nation is seeking answers on this matter.
Shah urged the Speaker to issue a ruling to ensure the Prime Minister’s presence in the parliament. In response, Speaker Aryal stated that the Prime Minister is preparing to attend parliament. He repeatedly emphasized that the Prime Minister will soon come and provide answers.
“Honorable members have requested a date, time. The Prime Minister will appear on the very day the house convenes. I will summon the honorable Prime Minister as soon as the house is in session,” Speaker Aryal said. He added that once the timing is fixed, official notice will be issued to the house accordingly.
