RSP seeks clarification from MP Dr Shrestha on controversial phone call

MP Bajgain retracts statement against Minister Badri Pandey

Kathmandu, November 20 — Nepali Congress MP Rajendra Bajgain has publicly announced the retraction of his controversial statement against Badri Pandey, the Minister for Culture, Tourism, and Civil Aviation, who is also a member of the same party. Bajgain took to social media platform X to issue an apology, acknowledging that his remarks had caused significant distress to Minister Pandey. In his statement, Bajgain wrote, "I held discussions regarding my comments with General Secretary Bishwaprakash Sharma and Discipline Committee Coordinator Anand Dhungana at the central office. I realized that the accusations I made caused immense pain to the Minister....

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HoR meeting starts 1 hour late

KATHMANDU, July 10: The House of Representatives meeting has started an hour late that the scheduled time. The meeting scheduled for 3 pm has started at 4 pm in the afternoon. According to the agreement between the three parties, UML will not obstruct the parliament and Prime Mi

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KMC Mayor Shah criticizes MP Development Fund: ‘MPs lowered themselves to Ward Chairperson level’

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KMC Mayor Shah criticizes MP Development Fund: ‘MPs lowered themselves to Ward Chairperson level’

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RSP seeks clarification from MP Dr Shrestha on controversial phone call

Dr Dhaka Kumar Shrestha The Rastriya Swatantra Party House of Representative

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RSP seeks clarification from MP Dr Shrestha on controversial phone call

Dr Dhaka Kumar Shrestha The Rastriya Swatantra Party House of Representative

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RSP seeks clarification from MP Dr Shrestha on controversial phone call

KATHMANDU: The Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) has directed its leader and House of Representative (HoR) Member Dr Dhaka Kumar Shrestha to submit a clarification within 24 hours on a controversial phone call circulated in the public media outlets. Issuing a press statement today, RSP general secretary and spokesperson Dr Mukul Dhakal stated that MP Shrestha […]

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Ruling coalition played the game of sinking the country by issuing controversial Citizenship Bill: MP Padam Giri

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Meet Australia's new Prime Minister

MAY 22: One of the country's longest-serving politicians, he promised voters "safe change" as he worked to kick out the conservative Liberal-National coalition which has been in power since 2013. Where ousted Prime Minister Scott Morrison is a self-described "bulldozer", Mr Albanese vows to be a "builder". After the pandemic, which saw Australian states cut off from each other and cities splintered by strict lockdowns, fostering unity is a top priority for the new leader. "I want to bring Australians together. I want to seek our common purpose and promote unity and optimism, not fear and division," he said in a victory speech on Saturday night. So who is Albo? Mr Albanese has earned a reputation as a defender of Australia's free healthcare system, an advocate for the LGBT community, a republican, and a passionate rugby league fan. The 59-year-old - nicknamed Albo - was raised in social housing by a single mother on a disability pension. He has often cited his upbringing as the foundation for his progressive beliefs. Mr Albanese believed his father had died before he was born, but as a teenager he learned his mother had in fact fallen pregnant to a married man - who was very likely still alive - while travelling in Europe. Three decades later he tracked down Carlo Albanese, flying to Italy to meet his father for the first time, and his half-siblings. Mr Albanese said his mother, Maryanne Ellery, was determined to ensure he had opportunities that she never did. With her support, he became the first in his family to finish school and go to university. He has said creating a better world for his own son, Nathan, is the inspiration behind his public life. Mr Albanese separated from his wife of 19 years in 2019 but partner Jodie Haydon joined him on the campaign trail. MP for 25 years Mr Albanese has been the Labor Party leader for three years, taking over after the shock election defeat of predecessor Bill Shorten in 2019. But he has been a Labor Party stalwart since his 20s. He worked in both federal and state politics before he was elected on his 33rd birthday to an inner-city Sydney seat in 1996. In 2007, when Labor swept to power under Kevin Rudd, Mr Albanese became the minister for infrastructure and transport. He remained an influential figure as the party entered a tumultuous period after it replaced Mr Rudd with Julia Gillard in 2010. When Mr Rudd reclaimed the prime ministership in 2013, Mr Albanese's backing saw him elevated to deputy prime minister. However he only held the position for 10 weeks because Labor lost the election. Mr Albanese then put himself forward to be head of the party. Despite being popular among rank-and-file party members, rival Bill Shorten had more support among members of parliament and got the job, becoming Australia's opposition leader. But Mr Albanese's time finally came in 2019, after Mr Shorten lost two elections and was unseated as the Labor leader. Australia's next PM Mr Albanese has been a leading voice of the Labor Party's left faction, but since becoming leader he has positioned himself more towards the centre. In the lead up to the election he was at pains to prove he is "not woke" - an appeal to more conservative voters who abandoned the party at the 2019 poll. This has included walking back his support of more aggressive climate action policies while ramping up tougher rhetoric on China and national security. He has also backed Australia's controversial policy to turn back any asylum seekers arriving by boat - something he once publicly opposed. Mr Albanese has undergone a physical transformation in recent years, losing weight and debuting a new wardrobe, crediting a car crash in 2021 as a wakeup call. He stayed true to his Labor roots, however, in promising big spending on the country's troubled aged care sector, cheaper childcare, and reinvigorating the manufacturing industry. Labor has pledged to hold a referendum on enshrining in the constitution an Indigenous Voice to Parliament - an advisory body that would give Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people a role in shaping policies that affect them. Mr Albanese opened his victory speech by reiterating this promise. His other key pledge was to leave no Australians behind - referencing his own upbringing. "It says a lot about our great country that a son of a single mum who was a disability pensioner, who grew up in public housing... can stand before you tonight as Australia's Prime Minister." "I want Australia to continue to be a country that no matter where you live, who you worship, who you love or what your last name is, that places no restrictions on your journey in life. "I hope that my journey in life inspires Australians to reach for the stars. "

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Former MP tainted over passport misuse lands ministerial seat

One after another, leaders with controversial background have come to take charge of the forest ministry at the central government recently.

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RSP seeks clarification from MP Dr Shrestha on controversial phone call

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KATHMANDU, July 10: The House of Representatives meeting has started an hour late that the scheduled time. The meeting scheduled for 3 pm has started at 4 pm in the afternoon. According to the agreement between the three parties, UML will not obstruct the parliament and Prime Mi

Dr Dhaka Kumar Shrestha The Rastriya Swatantra Party House of Representative

Dr Dhaka Kumar Shrestha The Rastriya Swatantra Party House of Representative

One after another, leaders with controversial background have come to take charge of the forest ministry at the central government recently.