Kathmandu: CPN-UML lawmaker Ain Bahadur Maher has accused the government of repeatedly undermining the dignity and decorum of the House of Representatives, saying the government bears the greatest responsibility for maintaining parliamentary discipline.
Speaking at Tuesday’s meeting of the House of Representatives, Maher said there had been repeated instances of conduct from the ruling side that could damage the dignity and reputation of the federal parliament.
He questioned whether parliamentary discipline was expected only from opposition lawmakers, arguing that the government should set an example in respecting the rules of the House.
Mahar specifically referred to Rule 20(6) of the House of Representatives Regulations, which prohibits anyone from walking between the Speaker’s chair and a member who is speaking.
He alleged that the rule had been violated on several occasions, including by the Prime Minister and the Home Minister.
Referring to the proceedings during the speech of lawmaker Yubaraj Dulal, Maher said the Home Minister had passed between the Speaker’s chair and the member who was addressing the House, allegedly breaching the parliamentary rule.
He urged the government and ruling-party lawmakers to respect the rules and maintain the dignity and decorum of the House.
