PM Shah to face lawmakers’ questions on August 26

Prime Minister Balendra Shah is set to face lawmakers' questions in the House of Representatives on August 26. Speaker Dol Prasad Aryal announced the date, directing Shah to attend and respond to queries as per the House of Representatives Rules.

The session is designed to allow at least one lawmaker from each parliamentary party to question the prime minister. An additional 15 questions will be selected based on party representation. Lawmakers must submit their questions in writing by Friday afternoon, and they have been urged to keep them brief.

This formalizes a long-standing demand from opposition lawmakers. They have been seeking an explanation from Shah regarding remarks he made on May 31, suggesting Nepal had encroached on Indian territory. While Aryal's directive did not specifically mention this controversy, it comes amid continuing pressure from the opposition for clarification.

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I inform the House that the direct question-and-answer session with the prime minister, under Chapter 9 of the House of Representatives Rules, 2026, has been scheduled for the meeting on August 26.