Attempting to Break Deadlock

Lamichhane Calls All-Party Meeting to Address Parliamentary Deadlock, Major Leaders Absent

Rastriya Swatantra Party Chairman Rabi Lamichhane has convened an all-party meeting at Nepal’s Federal Parliament in Singha Durbar to address the deadlock in parliament and build consensus on key national issues, including the effectiveness of the legislature and current political developments. The meeting also includes a discussion of Lamichhane’s recent India trip and the government’s performance so far, with Rastriya Prajatantra Party Chairman Rajendra Lingden urging a more mature approach to foreign relations and constitutional positions related to disputed territories. While Lamichhane’s party sent its senior leadership, major parties largely dispatched secondary representatives; Nepali Congress chief whip Bhishma Raj Angdembe and Dr. Shahjan Khatun attended, but several other party presidents did not. The stalemate reportedly stems from Prime Minister Balendra Shah’s comments in parliament about Nepal encroaching on India’s land, intensifying tensions over border-related statements. The Shram Sanskriti Party led by Harka Raj Sampang Rai completely boycotted the meeting, underscoring continued political friction even as dialogue is being attempted.

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