Speaker Moves to дисципline MPs After House Disorder, Committee to Probe Indecent Behavior

Speaker Dol Prasad Aryal has set up a three-member committee to investigate lawmakers accused of indecent behavior during Sunday’s House of Representatives meeting. The panel is expected to submit its report within seven days, after which action may be taken under Rule 33 of the House of Representatives Regulations 2083.

The move signals a firmer response from the House leadership after repeated disruptions and public criticism over conduct inside the chamber. According to reports, the committee will be coordinated by House Secretary Prakash Adhikari and will review the incidents before recommending the next steps.

What triggered the probe

Reports indicate that the Speaker had already warned several lawmakers after they were seen acting inappropriately during proceedings. Coverage from local outlets identified lawmakers Ain Mahar, Dhruba Rai and Aryan Rai among those cautioned over indecent behavior in the House.

Separate reporting also noted a broader pattern of clashes between the Speaker and lawmakers during recent sessions, suggesting that the latest committee is part of an effort to restore order and enforce parliamentary discipline.

What Rule 33 allows

Rule 33 of the House of Representatives Regulations 2083 gives the Speaker authority to warn members who behave indecently during a meeting and take further action if the behavior continues. In practice, that means the committee’s findings could shape whether formal disciplinary measures are applied.

The seven-day deadline adds pressure for a quick conclusion, making the case one of the most closely watched internal discipline matters in the current session.

Why this matters

Parliamentary discipline is not just a procedural issue. When lawmakers openly defy decorum rules, it can slow debate, derail legislative business and weaken public confidence in the institution. The committee’s work will therefore be seen as a test of how seriously the House intends to enforce its own standards.

If the investigation leads to concrete action, it could also set a precedent for how future disruptions are handled inside Nepal’s parliament.