Kathmandu – The commencement of the winter session of the parliament has been delayed as the government has not yet presented the ordinance it plans to introduce. This delay is attributed to the government’s monitoring of the decision-making within the Janata Samajbadi Party Nepal, led by Upendra Yadav.
In anticipation of the session, three parliamentary meetings have been scheduled for Sunday to discuss various agendas, including the pending ordinance. However, the environment for obtaining approval from the National Assembly for the ordinance has not progressed significantly.
Ramesh Khatri, a representative of Kansai Nepal News, expressed that the government is inclined to advance the ordinance only after ensuring the support of the Janata Samajbadi Party Nepal. Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli has refrained from commenting on whether the ordinance will be passed by the parliament, maintaining a cautious stance amidst the uncertainties.
The Janata Samajbadi Party Nepal, under the leadership of Upendra Yadav, has indicated that a decision on advancing the ordinance will only be made after setting the daily agenda, showing a strategic approach to the matter.
Furthermore, the government is closely monitoring the decision-making process within the Janata Samajbadi Party Nepal. The uncertainty surrounding the ordinance has led to a previous postponement of the ordinance’s approval, creating a sense of anticipation among the political stakeholders.
In a recent development, President Ramchandra Poudel issued an ordinance amending certain provisions of the Cooperative Act of 2081, followed by additional ordinances being released. The government has presented six ordinances in both houses of the parliament, with preparations underway to seek decisions in the upcoming sessions.
Opposition parties have registered objections in both houses to reject the ordinances, signaling potential debates and challenges in the upcoming sessions. Despite the ruling party’s majority in the House of Representatives, achieving a two-thirds majority in the National Assembly poses a significant hurdle.
With a 59-member National Assembly, securing 30 seats is essential for a majority. The Congress has 16 members, the Maoists Center has 10 members, and additional nominated members contribute to a total of 28 seats. The Communist Party and the Socialist Party, in collaboration, hold 28 seats in total. The government, along with a participant from the Democratic Socialist Party, has 29 seats in the National Assembly.
The opposition comprises the Maoist Center with 17 members, the Unified Socialist Party with 8 members, and the National People’s Front with 1 member, totaling 26 members. The Janata Samajbadi Party Nepal has 3 members in the government. If these three members of the Janata Samajbadi Party Nepal openly oppose the ordinance, the opposition’s count would reach 29.
In a scenario where both the ruling and opposition parties have an equal number of members, i.e., 29-29, the Chairman of the National Assembly, Narayan Dahal, who is from the Maoist Center faction of the Nepal Communist Party, holds the deciding vote.
Ramesh Khatri from Kansai Nepal News expressed that the current political landscape is poised for intense debates and negotiations as various parties navigate the complexities of parliamentary procedures and power dynamics.
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Author: MAYA | HARUTO
Posted at: February 9, 2025 7:02 pm
