INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
KATHMANDU, APRIL 17The Nepali Congress parliamentary party in Gandaki Province has
raised objections to the call for an assembly meeting by Province Chief Dilliraj Bhatta
They argue that a case regarding the fate of the current assembly is sub judice in the Supreme Court.
chief, Bhatta, assumes office
Maoist Centre withdraws support to Gandaki
province government
Parliamentary party leader
Surendra Raj Pande emphasized in a press statement that the assembly meeting was summoned in disregard of the Supreme Court's interim order,
the constitution, and existing laws
He stated, "It is sheer irresponsibility on the part of the Province Chief to convene the assembly meeting for April 19, disregarding the
Supreme Court's interim order while the case is pending in court
Such actions amount to contempt of court."Pande also criticized the appointments made by the Province government during this period.
The Nepali Congress had filed a writ petition at the Supreme Court on April 9 against the appointment of UML leader Khagraj
Adhikari as Province Chief Minister, which was done through the Speaker's vote
The NC argued that the appointment was unconstitutional.In response, the Supreme Court issued an interim order instructing the Gandaki
Province government to refrain from proceeding with any activities until the case is resolved.
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