Rastriya Swatantra Party leader Parajuli apologizes for parliamentary remarks impact

Kathmandu – Ganesh Parajuli, Deputy Leader of the Rastriya Swatantra Party and Chair of the House of Representatives Rules Drafting Committee, has apologized for the impact of his recent remarks made from the parliamentary rostrum.

Speaking at a recent House of Representatives meeting, he expressed deep respect for parliamentary decorum and the Speaker’s directives while conveying his regret. On this occasion, he recalled the late Subash Nembang, former Speaker and Chair of the Constituent Assembly, noting that the lessons in parliamentary practice and decorum he imparted have guided the current process.

The ‘House of Representatives Rules 2083’ draft has undergone a theoretical discussion. Parajuli discussed the evolution of rules from the Magna Carta of 1215 to Nepal’s first parliamentary practice in 2016, highlighting the development of seven sets of rules over time. He clarified that the draft aims to make parliamentary processes more accountable, transparent, and people-oriented.

Parajuli stated, “After questions were raised about some of my words from the rostrum being unparliamentary and inappropriate, I highly respect the Speaker’s order to remove those words. I deeply apologize for the impact and distress my words have caused the general public.”

He informed that the 15-member drafting committee, formed under Article 104, Sub-Article (1) of Nepal’s Constitution, has ensured proportional representation and consensus among all political parties in this draft. Seventeen MPs have shared their views and suggestions during the theoretical discussion on the rules.

Parajuli thanked the MPs for their constructive suggestions and announced that the amendment process has begun to further enrich the rules.

With the conclusion of the theoretical discussion, a 72-hour deadline has commenced for submitting amendment proposals on the rules.

He committed to revisiting the questions and suggestions raised by MPs in the committee, and to making necessary revisions following any amendments.