UML whip Bartaula calls for Minister Jwala’s resignation over Balkumari incident

KATHMANDU: Mahesh Bartaula, the whip of the CPN-UML, has demanded the resignation of Minister for Physical Infrastructure and Transport, Prakash Jwala, in connection with the Balkumari Incident. The incident, which occurred on Poush 13, resulted in the tragic death of two youths during a clash between agitating EPS Korean Language students and police personnel. An […]

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CPN-UML calls for transparency on Balkumari incident investigation in parliament

KATHMANDU: In a firm stance, the CPN-UML, Nepal's main opposition party, has urged the government to disclose the investigation findings of the Balkumari incident within the parliament. During Friday's session of the House of Representatives (HoR), CPN-UML lawmaker Yogesh Bhattarai insisted on the government's accountability in presenting the report to the legislative body. Additionally, Bhattarai reiterated the party's demand for the resignation of Minister Prakash Jwala, implicated by the investigation commission, and urged Prime Minister, acknowledging responsibility for the tragic deaths of two youths, to address the issue promptly. Similarly, Bhattarai emphasized the need for Home Minister...

CPN-UML calls for transparency on Balkumari incident investigation in parliament

KATHMANDU: In a firm stance, the CPN-UML, Nepal's main opposition party, has urged the government to disclose the investigation findings of the Balkumari incident within the parliament. During Friday's session of the House of Representatives (HoR), CPN-UML lawmaker Yogesh Bhattarai insisted on the government's accountability in presenting the report to the legislative body. Additionally, Bhattarai reiterated the party's demand for the resignation of Minister Prakash Jwala, implicated by the investigation commission, and urged Prime Minister, acknowledging responsibility for the tragic deaths of two youths, to address the issue promptly. Similarly, Bhattarai emphasized the need for Home Minister...

Opposition parties call for Minister Jwala's resignation

KATHMANDU: In a rare display of unity, opposition parties have joined forces to demand the resignation of Minister for Physical Infrastructure and Transport, Prakash Jwala. Following revelations from an investigation commission regarding Minister Jwala's alleged involvement in the Balkumari incident, where two young lives were tragically lost, opposition leaders have intensified their calls for accountability. During a heated parliamentary session, CPN-UML whip Mahesh Bartaula vehemently urged Minister Jwala to step down, emphasizing the need for swift and decisive action. Echoing these sentiments, Rabi Lamichhane, Chairman of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), condemned the government's perceived reluctance to...

Opposition parties call for Minister Jwala's resignation

KATHMANDU: In a rare display of unity, opposition parties have joined forces to demand the resignation of Minister for Physical Infrastructure and Transport, Prakash Jwala. Following revelations from an investigation commission regarding Minister Jwala's alleged involvement in the Balkumari incident, where two young lives were tragically lost, opposition leaders have intensified their calls for accountability. During a heated parliamentary session, CPN-UML whip Mahesh Bartaula vehemently urged Minister Jwala to step down, emphasizing the need for swift and decisive action. Echoing these sentiments, Rabi Lamichhane, Chairman of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), condemned the government's perceived reluctance to...

Speaker Ghimire directs govt to address queries on Balkumari incident

KATHMANDU: Chaos ensued in the parliamentary chambers as Speaker Dev Raj Ghimire issued a stern directive to the government, demanding answers regarding the Balkumari incident. The opposition parties, fueled by outrage, disrupted Thursday's session, clamoring for the resigna