Jul 30, Kathmandu - Prime Minister Balendra Shah and Home Minister Sudan Gurung are currently untraceable during the Parliament session, as opposition parties demand their presence. While parties like Nepali Congress, CPN-UML, Nepali Communist Party, Shram Sanskriti Party, and Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) continue to seek the whereabouts of the Prime Minister and Home Minister, both are reportedly attending a Security Council meeting.

The opposition has criticized the government for failing to act as a responsible guardian amidst recent incidents, including the Sarunasi event, and for remaining silent on pressing issues. In response, Prime Minister Shah convened a Security Council meeting, according to Deputy Secretary of the Prime Minister’s Office, Deepa Dahal. The meeting reportedly started shortly at the Singha Durbar complex.

Despite the opposition’s demand for the Prime Minister to address the House regarding recent political developments, it appears unlikely he will attend the current parliamentary session. When asked about the Prime Minister’s presence, the Secretary of the Prime Minister’s Office stated that since the Security Council meeting is ongoing, it is not possible to confirm his attendance.

Yesterday, opposition leaders, including CPN-UML Parliamentary Leader Ram Bahadur Thapa Badal, urged the Speaker to ensure the Prime Minister appears before the House and responds to questions. Following this, Speaker Dolprasad Aryal reportedly met with the Prime Minister to discuss the opposition’s concerns, with the Prime Minister indicating he would consider the matter.

However, the Prime Minister’s absence during the session, amid the ongoing Security Council meeting, is seen by many as a deliberate move to evade accountability. Opposition members continue to accuse the government of leaving the state without proper guardianship during these turbulent times.