Leaders' Meeting Falls Short in Resolving Parliament Impasse

The gathering of the top leaders from three major political parties, including the Speaker, convened with the purpose of alleviating the parliamentary deadlock, concluded without a decisive outcome. Even during the subsequent discussions held at Singha Durbar in the second phase of the meeting, a consensus remained elusive.

Taking the lead to address the impasse caused by the UML's persistent disruptions demanding a high-level inquiry committee regarding the gold case, the Speaker initiated efforts to reconvene the House. The Speaker's Secretariat indicated that an earnest deliberation took place among the senior leaders, including the Prime Minister, aimed at resuming the parliamentary session today.

Following the inconclusive meeting, a resolution was reached to reconvene tomorrow at 10:30 AM, this time at the Prime Minister's Residence in Baluwatar, in the presence of the Speaker. The meeting initially scheduled for today has been deferred to 3 pm tomorrow due to the absence of an accord.

During the meeting, the Speaker asserted that arriving at an agreement seemed to be an unattainable option at the moment.

Expressing the sentiment, the Speaker articulated, "The silence of the people becomes palpable when the functioning of the parliament is impeded. Numerous crucial matters, including concerns about natural calamities, remain unaddressed before the House. I have demonstrated utmost flexibility and exerted positive pressure on the parties to reach an understanding. I have staunchly advocated for fostering mutual trust, unity, and collaboration among the parties. Consequently, I have postponed the meeting on multiple occasions by issuing notices. Nevertheless, I am disinclined to establish a precedent of delaying the notice to halt proceedings."