PM Dahal, Oli, and Lamichhane Hold Prolonged Talks: What’s the Reason?

Top political leaders including Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal, CPN-UML Chairman KP Sharma Oli, and Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister Rabi Lamichhane engaged in a lengthy discussion on Saturday about the nation’s current political landscape and upcoming budget sessions.

The meeting, which took place at Baluwatar and lasted approximately three hours, addressed the various issues and challenges facing the political framework of Nepal. A key topic of discussion was the ongoing controversy involving allegations of cooperative fraud against Deputy Prime Minister Lamichhane. The leaders deliberated on the formation of a parliamentary probe committee as demanded by the main opposition, the Nepali Congress, which has been a significant point of contention.

President Ram Chandra Paudel has scheduled a meeting of both houses of the federal Parliament for Friday afternoon, following the government’s earlier decision to prorogue the winter session to prepare the budget. This move came after the Nepali Congress obstructed House proceedings, demanding an investigation into the fraud charges.

Prime Minister Dahal expressed concerns about the complexities of the cooperative fraud case and hinted at the increasing likelihood of forming a parliamentary probe committee. The leaders also concluded that the government should proactively address the issues plaguing cooperatives across the country.

In a move towards transparency and accountability, it was agreed that a special committee would be formed to investigate the alleged irregularities within the cooperative sector. Deputy Prime Minister Lamichhane, who has been at the center of the controversy, has agreed to the formation of this committee.

In separate discussions held earlier, both with UML Chairman Oli and Prime Minister Dahal, Deputy Prime Minister Lamichhane emphasized the need for solutions to the cooperative issues, which continue to be a pressing problem nationwide.

The outcomes of these discussions are expected to be formally presented to Parliament, setting the stage for a potential resolution to the ongoing political deadlock and cooperative sector challenges.