Nepal PM Balendra Shah Faces Criticism Over Parliamentary Absences
· World · India Today, The Hindu
Nepal Prime Minister Balendra 'Balen' Shah is facing growing scrutiny from lawmakers and analysts over his frequent absences from parliamentary sittings. House Speaker Dol Prasad Aryal has formally directed the Prime Minister to appear before the House on August 26 to address these concerns. Analysts have expressed concern that the Prime Minister, who rose to power as a face of the 2025 Gen Z uprising, is now overshadowing democratic institutions. Critics are questioning whether the leader is replacing the old political order with a personality-driven administration. The Prime Minister has attended only a fraction of parliamentary sessions since taking office following the March snap election.
Why it matters
The tension between the Prime Minister and the legislature threatens the stability of Nepal's democratic institutions and reflects growing public concern over the concentration of power in a single personality.
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