Kathmandu, Jan. 31 -- On the eve of the winter session of Parliament, seven opposition parties have decided to reject the six ordinances brought by the government. The winter session is set to kick off Friday, and the parliament secretariat, on the same day, plans to table the ordinances for parliamentary approval.

As the government has announced its intention to fast-track the approval process, opposition parties insist that they want thorough discussions on the ordinances before deciding on them. The clashing stands of the ruling and opposition parties could escalate tensions, setting a stage for a heated showdown in Parliament.

If the House of Representatives approves the ordinances, it will pave the way for the government to introdu...