Kathmandu, July 10 -- The Balen Shah-led Nepal government has faced criticism from Nepal's opposition leaders as well as within the ruling party after a 25-year-old motorcycle rider allegedly self-immolated near the Department of Passports building in the national capital, with lawmakers questioning the authorities over the incident and demanding accountability.

Opposition Nepali Congress lawmaker Basana Thapa raised questions over the government's response, asking why there was silence over the incident and accusing the administration of mishandling issues related to evicted squatters and economically vulnerable citizens.

"Prime Minister (Balendra Shah), it is time to take off the dark glasses. Citizens do not feel safe just by paintin...