Nepal ends king's veto powers

[bemildred]

No more "signing statements" for the King ...

Nepal's parliament has voted to remove King Gyanendra’s right to reject laws.

Saturday's decision to end the king's right of veto is the latest measure to reduce his authority after he was forced to end his absolute rule.

"This regulation has eliminated any and all authority the king had in parliament. From now on the parliament is independent to draft new laws and enforce them," said Subash Nemwang, the speaker for Nepal's parliament.

Members of parliament welcomed the decision.

al Jazeera

[ck4829]

1. Hey Nepal

Can we trade legislative bodies for just a week, please?

[robinlynne]

2. can we do it too? pretty please?

[BayCityProgressive]

3. who are the ruling parties

in the Nepal parliament right now?? I feel bad for the people there. Not only do they have to deal with this asshole king but also with Maoists taking over the countryside.

[Vidar]

4. Good for Nepal.

[ozymandius]

5. Let Freedom Reign!

Now maybe we can do this for our country.

[Blaze Diem]

6. They've been reading DU. The World has seen what happens

when a most admired Democracy like the USA turns toward dictatorship, via George Bush.
Now, suddenly wiser global heads prevail in light of the demise of America's democracy gone awry.

Take back your power.

Blaze