Khushbu alleges govt interference in constitutional bodies & diplomacy issues

KATHMANDU: Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) Chief Whip Khushbu Oli has raised serious concerns over recent government activities, stating that they have cast doubt on constitutional norms, national sovereignty, and institutional stability.

Speaking during Friday’s session of the House of Representatives, lawmaker Khushbu Oli accused the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers of interfering in the independence of constitutional bodies.

Taking special time to address the House, Oli referred to media reports alleging that advisers and aides from the Prime Minister’s Office had held officials of the Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) under “pressure and control” for nearly nine hours. She demanded the government clarify the matter immediately, warning that if the reports are true, they represent a direct violation of constitutional independence.

Oli also criticized what she described as the growing influence of the Prime Minister’s private secretariat across ministries, arguing that it is weakening Nepal’s permanent administrative system. She said this trend of prioritizing individual influence over established procedures is undermining institutional memory and administrative continuity.

Raising concerns over foreign policy conduct, the RPP chief whip claimed that Nepal’s diplomatic reputation has been damaged due to weak government handling of international relations. She warned that inappropriate treatment of diplomatic mission representatives could harm Nepal’s global image.

“If the report is false, the government must immediately deny it. If it is true, then it is a direct interference in the independence of a constitutional body,” Oli said, adding that she is prepared to submit evidence to the concerned ministry.

She also disputed the Foreign Minister’s recent parliamentary remarks regarding Nepali women held in Kuwait’s Safar Jail, claiming that official figures were inaccurate. While the minister stated that only seven women were detained, Oli insisted she had firsthand accounts suggesting a higher number.

Calling for stronger institutional governance, Oli emphasized that democracy can only be strengthened when state institutions are empowered. She urged the government to move away from personality-centered governance and return to rule-based and accountable administration.