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MPs clarify over their Latvia visit

KATHMANDU, May 17: Following controversy over their participation in a function linked to free-Tibet movement in Latvia, Parliament Secretariat on Thursday summoned lawmakers Pradip Yadav and Iqbal Miya for questioning.
By Republica

KATHMANDU, May 17: Following controversy over their participation in a function linked to free-Tibet movement in Latvia, Parliament Secretariat on Thursday summoned lawmakers Pradip Yadav and Iqbal Miya for questioning.


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Sources said the lawmakers in their clarification said they had reached Latvia to participate in the event on May 7 but quit the event on the same day after learning that it was linked to the free-Tibet movement.


Government officials say participation of lawmakers or government officials in such events goes against Nepal’s commitment to one-China policy.

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