Nepal Parliament Showdown: Opposition Criticizes PM's Absence

Tensions in Nepal's Parliament reached a boiling point as opposition lawmakers locked horns with the ruling party over Prime Minister Balen Shah's ongoing absence from legislative sessions. The clash intensified following a ruling party member's disparaging remarks about opposition protests.

Nepali Congress representatives expressed fierce opposition, accusing Shah of governance marked by arrogance and a disregard for democratic debate. Chief Whip Basanta Thapa criticized the government's approach as dismissive of Parliament's role as a forum for meaningful discussion.

Despite mounting pressure, House Speaker Dol Prasad Aryal assured lawmakers of Shah's planned return but withheld a specific timeline, leaving opposition frustration unresolved and continuing to stoke parliamentary unrest.

(With inputs from agencies.)