Bhishmaraj Aangdembe Clarifies: Congress Has Not Formed a ‘Shadow Cabinet’

Bhishmaraj Aangdembe, leader of the Nepali Congress parliamentary party, clarified that the party has not formed a ‘shadow cabinet.’ He noted that, according to the parliamentary party’s bylaws, only coordinators for thematic committees based on 18 ministries have been appointed. Aangdembe stated, “We have not created a shadow government. Coordinators for thematic committees have been appointed as per the parliamentary party’s regulations.”

May 31, Kathmandu – Aangdembe explained that Congress has not created any structure resembling a shadow government. Instead, responsibilities have been assigned ministerially among members of the House of Representatives and National Assembly. He emphasized that this arrangement aims to enhance the effectiveness of parliamentary work.

He added, “While the term ‘shadow government’ has been used in Nepali politics before, it is clear that Congress has not formed such a structure now.” Aangdembe reiterated, “What we have appointed are not shadow ministers but thematic committee coordinators in accordance with parliamentary party bylaws. Previously it was called a shadow government, but that is no longer the case.”

There had been reports circulating claiming that Congress had formed a shadow government.