Kathmandu — Political tensions escalated in Nepal’s federal parliament on Monday after Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’, chairperson of the main opposition party CPN (Maoist Centre), delivered a sharp critique of the government, accusing it of widespread corruption. Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli was notably absent from the parliamentary session, attending a public event at the Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital at the same time.
Dahal Accuses Government of Corruption and Lack of Accountability
Addressing the House of Representatives, Dahal raised serious concerns about the government’s decision-making process, lack of accountability, and inefficiency in development initiatives. “Where there is the government, corruption is flourishing,” Dahal stated, highlighting what he described as a decline in transparency and governance standards.
Oli Defends Performance and Targets Dahal’s Tenure via Facebook
Following Dahal’s speech, Prime Minister Oli responded through a Facebook post, directly criticizing Dahal’s previous tenure as prime minister. “During your time as prime minister, there was no timeline, no planning, and no commitment. You merely occupied the chair without delivering results,” Oli wrote.
Oli specifically addressed Dahal’s question about the status of floodlights and parapet construction at Kirtipur Stadium. “They are under construction. Go and see the parapet being built and the floodlight poles being installed,” he responded.
The prime minister further criticized the economic state left by the previous administration, claiming that the current government has made measurable improvements. “Look at where the economy stands now compared to the condition you left it in. I encourage you to check the data,” Oli added.
The exchange between the two leaders—once allies and now political rivals—underscores deepening divisions between Nepal’s ruling and opposition parties. It also reflects a growing trend in Nepali politics where key debates increasingly play out not just in parliament, but also across social media platforms.
