The ex-premiers said Oli had no power to dissolve parliament and that he had violated the constitution. "We'll organise stronger protests against this dissolution by an unrestrained prime minister," said Prachanda, one former prime minister. The prime minister has lost support within his ruling party this year, with some senior members accusing him of side-lining them in making decision and key appointments, and calling for him to step down. The Supreme Court is hearing more than a dozen petitions challenging Oli's dissolution of parliament and calling of early elections. It has given the government until January 3 to provide reasons for the dissolution, said court Bhadrakali Pokharel.

Source: Dhaka Tribune December 25, 2020 11:37 UTC