Opposition parties demand Home Minister’s resignation

Opposition parties including the CPN (Maoist Centre) concluded that Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak should step down from the post for his alleged involvement in the 'visit visa' scam. 

A meeting of the opposition parties held at the Federal Parliament Building in New Baneshwor today accused the Home Minister of being responsible for the irregularities.  

Aam Janata Party Chair Prabhu Sah, who was also present in the meeting, said that the House proceedings will be halted until the Home Minister resigns. 

Meanwhile, Maoist Centre Chairperson Pushpa Kamal Dahal  and Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli held a telephonic conversation amidst the meeting.