Nepal’s Speaker Orders MPs to Ditch Black Sunglasses in Parliament

Nepal’s Speaker of the House, Dol Prasad Aryal, has directed members of parliament (MPs) to refrain from wearing black sunglasses during parliamentary sessions, citing the need to maintain the dignity and decorum of the House.

The directive comes after several MPs, including Prime Minister Balendra Shah, Home Minister Sudhan Gurung, and Infrastructure Development Minister Sunil Lamsal, were seen wearing black sunglasses during parliamentary sessions. The MPs, all of whom are from the Rashtriya Swatantra Party (RSP), have made wearing black sunglasses a part of their signature style.

Speaker Aryal’s directive also includes a reminder to MPs to adhere to the dress code and wear the official logo of the parliament. He emphasized the importance of maintaining the dignity and decorum of the House, and urged MPs to refrain from engaging in activities that may compromise the integrity of the institution.

The directive has been welcomed by some MPs, who see it as a necessary step to maintain the dignity of the parliament. However, others have expressed reservations, arguing that the directive is an attempt to stifle individuality and freedom of expression.

The issue of MPs wearing black sunglasses has been a topic of discussion in the parliament for some time, with some arguing that it is a symbol of arrogance and disrespect for the institution. Others see it as a harmless fashion statement.

The parliament’s rules and regulations do not specifically prohibit the wearing of sunglasses, but they do emphasize the importance of maintaining a dignified and respectful atmosphere during parliamentary sessions.

Speaker Aryal’s directive is seen as an attempt to strike a balance between individuality and the need to maintain the dignity of the institution. It remains to be seen how MPs will respond to the directive, and whether it will have any impact on the overall atmosphere of the parliament.