Nepal, Oct. 3 -- As the Federal Parliament's monsoon session formally ended at midnight Friday, October 2, Prime Minister Balendra (Balen) Shah's absence from Parliament and the opposition's anger over it have emerged as the defining features of the session. Leading a government just two seats short of a two-thirds majority, Prime Minister Shah has faced questions over his accountability to Parliament, where expectations are particularly high for a prime minister with such a strong majority.

The second monsoon session since the formation of the new government began on May 11, 2026, and is ending Friday. During the session, the House of Representatives (HoR) held 68 meetings and the National Assembly 51. Although bills were registered an...