KATHMANDU: Members of the National Assembly have said that the government formed after the Gen-Z movement has failed to win the trust of the people.
Speaking during the special hour of the National Assembly meeting on Wednesday, lawmakers said the government has been unable to operate in line with the sentiments of young people and has not earned public confidence. They also accused ministers who joined the so-called “citizens’ government” of undermining the good governance agenda by resigning before the elections.
National Assembly member Narayandatta Bhatta said that although the current administration is described as a citizens’ government, the ministers involved have failed to deliver as expected. He added that those who raise moral questions against others have instead avoided responsibility, betraying public trust.
Similarly, National Assembly member Bishnu Kumari Sapkota accused ministers who had pledged to control corruption and uphold good governance of abandoning the government midway and evading electoral responsibility. She said good governance cannot be expected if such individuals are elected.
Another member, Shreekrishna Prasad Adhikari, thanked the government for showing commitment to holding elections to safeguard the constitution. However, he noted that the current government has also failed to move forward in line with the expectations of the Gen-Z movement.
Other members suggested that the government ensure the upcoming elections are free, fair, peaceful, and impartial.
During the meeting, Kamala Pant, chair of the Development, Economic Affairs and Good Governance Committee, and Maya Prasad Sharma, chair of the Public Policy and Delegated Legislation Committee, presented their respective annual reports. The proposal to send the Intangible Cultural Heritage (Protection) Bill, 2081, to the Legislation Management Committee for clause-by-clause discussion was unanimously endorsed.
The next meeting of the National Assembly has been scheduled for Monday, Magh 19.
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