‘Tamasa’ Is Not an Indecent Word, MP Kharel Clarifies

Jagdish Kharel, a member of the National Independent Party, clarified in the House of Representatives that the word ‘tamasa’ he used during the session is not indecent. Ramesh Mall, an MP from the Nepal Communist Party, had objected to the term, calling it offensive and unparliamentary. Responding in the parliament, Kharel stated, “The word ‘tamasa’ is not indecent.”

Kathmandu, 12 Jestha – Jagdish Kharel from the National Independent Party (Rashwapa) made it clear that the word ‘tamasa’ is not an unparliamentary term. During the first meeting of the House of Representatives today, Kharel used the word ‘tamasa’ in reference to the opposition parties’ protests. In the subsequent session, Ramesh Mall from the Nepal Communist Party raised a point of order against this usage.

“It seems that Mr. Jagdish Kharel used the word ‘tamasa’ while expressing opposition to the parties. That word is offensive and unparliamentary and should be removed from the parliamentary record,” said MP Mall. After Mall’s statement, Speaker D.P. Aryal granted Kharel an opportunity to clarify.

Kharel responded, “The word ‘tamasa’ is not indecent.” He added, “The notion that ‘tamasa’ is vulgar or impolite is a misconception. According to the Nepali dictionary, it means commotion or unnecessary uproar. This word has never been used in a disrespectful manner anywhere.”

Kharel explained that he used the word ‘tamasa’ to describe the noise generated during the bill discussion and reiterated, “The word ‘tamasa’ is not indecent.”