KATHMANDU, March 14:  The main opposition Nepali Congress (NC) has sought a reply from the government regarding the appointment of Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) Chairman and lawmaker Rabi Lamichhane as the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Home Affairs. 

In today’s session of the House of Representatives, NC demanded the government’s response over the matter. 

Once the session commenced, NC lawmakers stood from their respective seats, prompting Speaker Devraj Ghimire to grant time to Badri Prasad Pandey to put forth his views. 

Pandey expressed his concerns over the appointment of a person who is under investigation for his alleged involvement in the misappropriation of a cooperative’s funds.  “Lamichhane’s appointment as the home minister has cast doubt over a fair investigation into the matter,” Pandey said.  

He demanded the Speaker's ruling to the Prime Minister for a proper response on the matter.  The Speaker said the House’s attention had been drawn to the issue, expressing his hope that the government would also pay heed to it. 

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