Kathmandu, April 28: The Nepali Congress has raised serious concerns over the government’s move to suspend Parliament and introduce laws through ordinances, calling it a challenge to democratic norms and constitutional principles.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, party spokesperson Devaraj Chalise said bypassing Parliament to legislate via ordinances undermines parliamentary dignity and violates established constitutional procedures.
The main opposition party argued that the move is not just a procedural flaw but a clear overreach by the executive into the legislative domain. It warned that such practices erode the rule of law and signal the government’s distrust of Parliament.
Despite holding a clear majority in the House, the government’s repeated reliance on ordinances points to a dangerous trend of power centralization, the party said. It cautioned that this could lead to decision-making being confined to a few individuals, weaken institutional checks and balances, and enable unilateral appointments without opposition participation.
“The independence, impartiality, and credibility of constitutional bodies could be adversely affected,” the statement added.
The Congress has called on the government to uphold democratic values, respect parliamentary processes, and immediately reconsider its decision.
