Eight major political parties have jointly opposed the dissolution of the House of Representatives, demanding that the decision be immediately withdrawn.
The Nepali Congress, CPN-UML, CPN (Maoist Centre), CPN (Unified Socialist), Janata Samajbadi Party, Janamat Party, Loktantrik Samajbadi Party, and Nagarik Unmukti Party issued a joint statement on Saturday condemning the dissolution, calling it an attack on the constitution and a disregard for a democratically elected institution.
“The dissolution of the House of Representatives goes against Article 76(7) of Nepal’s Constitution, Supreme Court precedents, and constitutional traditions. It weakens the people’s right to vote and undermines constitutional supremacy,” the statement read.
The parties strongly urged that a parliamentary session be convened immediately to create an environment where the demands of the people and ongoing protest movements can be addressed through the elected institution itself.
On Friday, President Ram Chandra Paudel dissolved the House of Representatives upon the recommendation of newly appointed Prime Minister Sushila Karki.
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