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Is the government setting up a Kangaroo trial?
Oli and Lekhak’s arrests rest on a commission under ethical scrutiny, on a report not formally published that only the government has its hands on, but still in public domain as a leaked report. Best of all, it is implemented at political speed. What looks like accountability may yet be tested as something else.
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Is the government setting up a Kangaroo trial?
Oli and Lekhak’s arrests rest on a commission under ethical scrutiny, on a report not formally published that only the government has its hands on, …
MP Harka Raj Rai files cyber complaint over death, arson threats online
Sunsari-1 lawmaker alleges threats to life and family, online abuse and misinformation. The video in question was later deleted.
PM Balen forms 15-member council; Controversial Sudan Gurung named Home Minister
Prime Minister Balendra Shah has sworn in a 15-member council of ministers, retaining key ministries himself. Controversial figure Sudan Gurung, linked to the September protests, …
The oath of office marks the start of a new parliament, new government. The oath taken by new parliamentarians and the Prime Minister formalises their …
New House takes oath as Shah vies grand ceremony as PM
Senior-most member Arjun Narsingh KC administered the oath of office and secrecy to 274 lawmakers on Thursday.
A report in waiting: PM Karki signs off defying mandate
First, fragments of the report were in the public eye. Then came the full report. But PM Karki, who commissioned the inquiry, is mum about …
Senior-most MP KC sworn in, to preside over House until Speaker elected
The President administered the oath to the 78-year-old lawmaker ahead of the first House meeting. The remaining 274 MPs will be sworn in on Thursday.
Ex-minister Mahabir Pun and his inappropriate remarks about ex-minister Padma Aryal
Pun’s attack on Aryal, based on unverified claims, reveals the fragility of “new politics,” where misinformation and personal attacks overshadow accountability.
Aryal for National Assembly, Shrestha for NTNC chair spark favouritism concerns
Home Minister Aryal is set for the lone expert seat in the upper house, while Shrestha’s NTNC appointment revives past nepotism controversies, raising questions about …
Supreme Court denies interim relief to RSP’s Kishori Sah
With the apex court refusing to stay the EC’s decision, Sah’s nomination remains cancelled, confirming Matrika Prasad Yadav as the declared winner.
Gender provision will be met. Dalit representation will fall far short in new House
After a male-dominated FPTP election, the Election Commission’s intervention pushes women’s representation to the constitutional 33% threshold. But the same arithmetic leaves Dalit representation far …
Yadav declared winner as court hears RSP candidacy cancellation
EC declares Matrika Prasad Yadav winner from Dhanusha-1 even as the Supreme Court prepares to hear a petition challenging the cancellation of RSP candidate Kishori …
