KATHMANDU, Jan. 29 -- There are signs of confrontation between the ruling parties and the opposition in the House of Representatives over the approval of six recently issued ordinances. The agenda for the first meeting on January 31 is set to allow party-based opinions and submit the ordinances.

Although the main opposition party, the Maoist Center, and the opposition Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) appear willing to allow the first meeting to proceed smoothly, they are preparing to strongly oppose the meeting where the ordinances will be presented for approval. The approval agenda is scheduled for the second meeting of the House of Representatives.

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