Kathmandu. The government led by Balendra (Balen) Shah, which is close to a two-thirds majority, is facing widespread criticism for attempting to rule by ordinance by bypassing parliament. Questions have also been raised about the ineffectiveness of the opposition parties, who should be holding the government accountable for its wrongdoings.President Ram Chandra Paudel had convened the monsoon session of the House of Representatives on Baisakh 17, at the recommendation of the Council of Ministers. A Council of Ministers meeting held on Baisakh 8 had recommended to the President to convene a parliamentary session.Within 24 hours of the President convening the...