CPN-UML General Secretary Shankar Pokharel Criticizes Speaker's Role in Parliamentary Debates

Kathmandu. CPN-UML General Secretary Shankar Pokharel has stated that it is not appropriate for the Speaker to come to the defense of the government against questions raised.

Expressing his views on social media Facebook, General Secretary Pokharel also reminded that the players of the parliamentary game are the MPs themselves. Pokharel has objected to the Speaker engaging in debate not only in defense of the government but also with opposition MPs.