KATHMANDU: Lawmakers in Nepal’s National Assembly today highlighted a range of contemporary issues, from ongoing protests by pro-monarchy activists to discrimination against Dalits, teachers’ agitation, and air safety concerns.
During the zero hour of today’s session, Uday Bahadur Bohora, a lawmaker from the Unified Socialist, expressed concern over recent protests in Kathmandu and other cities, calling them an attack on democracy.
He highlighted the need for the government and political parties to correct their working style, urging them to focus on ending austerity, controlling inflation, and promoting good governance.
Gomadevi Timalsina, also from the Unified Socialist, raised issues surrounding the Udayapur Cement Industry, which has been without leadership for a prolonged period, with employees not having received their wages for months. She called on the government to immediately take action to get the industry operational.
Rastriya Janamorcha lawmaker Tul Prasad Bishwakarma drew attention to the growing incidents of discrimination against Dalits and demanded justice for those involved, including appropriate compensation for the victims.
Madan Kumari Shah encouraged women to become self-reliant and participate in the nation’s progress, while Rajendra Lakshmi Gaire, another MP, highlighted the ongoing strike by teachers in community schools and demanded that the government honor past agreements and address the teachers’ grievances.
Nepali Congress MP Durga Kumari Gurung raised concerns about the fear of wild animal attacks in the settlements around Bardiya National Park, urging the government to install wire mesh to protect residents.
MP Narayan Dutt Mishra from Nepali Congress also voiced his concerns regarding the teachers’ nationwide strike, calling for dialogue between the government and teachers to find a resolution. He also urged stakeholders to prioritize women’s rights and expand their scope.
Yubaraj Sharma, an MP, stressed the importance of political parties reaching a consensus for the protection and implementation of the constitution, emphasizing the need to promote good governance and fulfill the aspirations of the people.
Bhuwan Bahadur Sunar of Maoist Center drew attention to incidents occurring in various parts of the country, while fellow party MP Suresh Ale Magar demanded the government address the ongoing struggle for women’s liberation and make the road from Bagbazar to Mati Devi two-way.
Finally, Janata Samajwadi Party MP Mohammad Khalid raised serious concerns regarding a recent incident involving a Buddha Air flight that landed at Tribhuvan International Airport without its wheels. He called for immediate measures to improve air safety, stressing that such incidents could negatively impact the tourism sector and urged stakeholders to ensure they do not recur.
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