Opposition Party Expresses Dissatisfaction Over Prime Minister's UNGA Visit

Kathmandu. The main opposition party, the Communist Party of Nepal (CPN), has expressed dissatisfaction over Prime Minister Balendra Shah 'Balen''s visit to the United Nations General Assembly. CPN Chief Whip Yuwaraj Dulal raised questions, stating that the past tradition of addressing parliament and consulting all parties before embarking on a visit was ignored.

Speaking to journalists at the Parliament Building premises, Chief Whip Dulal said that the Prime Minister's foreign visit is linked to national pride and identity, and therefore requires extensive homework. Commenting on the Prime Minister not taking a national salute, he said that if this was done in honor of the mourning declared due to the Trishuli flood, it could be considered natural.