PM Oli: Parliament not the forum for commenting on civil servants’ performance
Speaking during the Monday session of the House of Representatives, he emphasized that a single employee's issue should not lead to the disruption of the parliament.
KATHMANDU: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli stated that the parliament is not the appropriate forum for commenting on the merits or faults of civil servants.
Speaking during the Monday session of the House of Representatives, he emphasized that a single employee’s issue should not lead to the disruption of the parliament.
He added that the parliament should not be obstructed over such matters, as it hinders the important legislative process.
Oli explained that the procedures for rewarding those who perform well and disciplining those at fault are determined by the parliament itself.
He also mentioned that if a departmental minister feels a lack of loyalty from an employee, the chain of command can be used to take necessary actions.
Such actions may include transferring, placing on hold, seeking clarification, issuing warnings, or even removing the employee from their position.
He clarified that this is not a new approach and has been practiced by all governments, including the current one.
The remarks came amid a parliamentary obstruction initiated by the CPN (Maoist Centre) party, which had been calling for the removal of Kulman Ghising, the Managing Director of the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA).
The opposition party had been demanding an explanation from the Prime Minister regarding Ghising’s removal before allowing the parliament to proceed.
Prime Minister Oli further stated, “The parliament is the natural platform for questioning or supporting government actions and policies. However, the current issue at hand is a minor one regarding a single employee. It is not appropriate to hold up parliamentary proceedings over this. There are legal processes for such matters, and this is already being reviewed by the respected court.”
He stressed that this is a time to focus on the defense of the constitution, the rights fought for by the people, the preservation of democracy, and the successful implementation of the federal democratic republic system.
With his statements, the Prime Minister urged the parliament to move forward with the nation’s priorities, leaving smaller issues aside.
Following this response, the parliamentary proceedings resumed.
