Jhapa: CPN (Maoist Center) Chairman and Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal has clarified that his party agreed to resume parliamentary proceedings after reaching a deal with the ruling coalition "for the greater good of the nation and the people." Dahal asserted that the Maoist Center could not continue indefinite obstruction of the House, especially when crucial legislation remains stalled.

Speaking at the inauguration of the United National Front of Kochila, Dhimal, Jhangad, Urau, Santhal, and Meche communities in Damak, Jhapa on Saturday, Dahal emphasized the importance of resuming parliamentary business. He said several critical bills, including those related to the peace process, are being held up due to the ongoing obstruction.

“There are some very important bills like the Federal Civil Service Act, the Education Act, and the Citizenship Act that have been stalled,” Dahal said. “Continuing to obstruct the House would mean putting the remaining tasks of the peace process on hold and depriving the people of important legislative progress.”

The Maoist Center’s decision to withdraw from the obstruction was made with the understanding that the government would form an investigation committee within a month to look into the disputed issues, particularly the visit visa controversy that triggered the protests. Dahal criticized the reaction from some quarters, accusing them of exaggerating the situation.

“Some are behaving as if the sky has fallen, the ship has sunk, and the earth has submerged. That’s completely absurd,” Dahal remarked. “We are not only a responsible political force but also the main architects and protectors of the federal democratic republic.”

His remarks come amid continued resistance from fringe parties like the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) and Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP), which have insisted on forming a parliamentary probe panel into the visa scandal. However, the Maoist Center’s withdrawal from the protest is expected to pave the way for partial normalization of House proceedings.

Dahal’s comments underline a broader message of pragmatism over political theatrics, positioning his party as a stabilizing force seeking legislative progress and national interest above partisan conflict.