Kathmandu, June 3 -- The House of Representatives on May 31 passed its new rules of procedure, the House of Representatives Rules, despite fierce opposition from rival parties. As opposition lawmakers scuffled with ruling party members and parliamentary marshals in the well of the House, Speaker DP Aryal, surrounded by marshals, put the rules to a vote.

The new House of Representatives Rules, 2026, contain provisions that expand the Speaker's authority in the constitutional amendment process and declare the rules a special federal law applicable to the House, its committees and members, notwithstanding prevailing laws.

One of the most contentious provisions relates to constitutional amendments. Rule 140(11) states: "Upon receipt of a me...