Kathmandu, May 17 -- On Thursday evening, a video went viral on social media. In the 38-second clip, a group of people surrounds Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle, making it difficult for him to walk.

At first glance, it is hard to identify the minister. A closer look reveals nine individuals holding cameras, microphones, boom poles, and mobile phones. Wagle maintains a brisk walk, struggling to navigate through the crowd while being bombarded with questions: "Everyone is looking for the prime minister. What do you have to say?"

Wagle responds briefly: "The proceedings of the House of Representatives are conducted according to its rules. We are following those procedures." He then enters through the gate, leaving those holding boom poles v...