Nepal's Major Parties Demand Parliament Reinstatement Amid Anti-Corruption Protests

Breaking News: Nepal's Major Parties Demand Parliament Reinstatement Nepal's major political parties have called on President Ram Chandra Poudel to reinstate the dissolved parliament, accusing him of acting unconstitutionally. The demand comes after a week of deadly anti-corruption protests that left over 50 people dead in clashes with riot police. The eight-party coalition, including the Nepali Congress, CPN-UML, and Maoist Centre, issued a statement on Tuesday, urging Poudel to reverse his decision to dissolve the House of Representatives. The parliament was dissolved on Friday upon the recommendation of newly appointed interim Prime Minister Sushila Karki, who was appointed after a deal with protest leaders. The protests began last week in response to a ban on social media platforms, which was lifted on Monday. However, by then, the demonstrations had swelled into a mass movement, with angry crowds setting fire to parliament and government buildings in Kathmandu on Tuesday. The violence forced then-Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli to resign. The reinstatement of parliament is seen as crucial for addressing the underlying issues that sparked the protests. The parties argue that the dissolved parliament must be reinstated to ensure a smooth transition and to address the grievances of the people. Background context: Nepal's politics have been marred by instability in recent years, with multiple governments collapsing due to internal conflicts. The current crisis is seen as a culmination of these issues, with the opposition demanding greater accountability from the government. What happens next: The parties are expected to hold talks with President Poudel to press their demand for parliament's reinstatement. Meanwhile, the interim Prime Minister Karki has vowed to address the grievances of the people and ensure stability in the country. *This story is developing. Information compiled from Bbc reporting.*