Opposition Parties Protest During National Assembly Meeting

Summary: During the National Assembly meeting, opposition parties staged protests demanding the withdrawal of Prime Minister Balen Shah’s statements regarding border issues. The proceedings were disrupted as opposition members stood up and voiced their dissent immediately after the meeting began. Kathmandu, 19 Jestha: The National Assembly session faced obstructions from opposition parties who insisted that Prime Minister Balen Shah retract his border-related remarks made in the House of Representatives. As the meeting commenced, opposition MPs rose in protest. Subsequently, Speaker Narayan Prasad Dahal granted them time to speak. The opposition criticized the Prime Minister’s comments as irresponsible and urged their withdrawal. They continue to voice their opposition from within the meeting.