KATHMANDU: Lawmakers in the ongoing National Assembly meeting have expressed concern over the worsening drinking water crisis in Nepal’s southern plains, the Tarai region.
Urmila Aryal highlighted the growing water shortage in Madhes Province amid increasing dry conditions, stressing the need for urgent government intervention.
Goma Devi Timalsena raised concerns that the budget presented by the Finance Minister on Friday did not adequately address the operational needs of industries.
Durga Gurung drew the government’s attention to persistent electricity problems in Karnali Province.
Nar Bahadur Bista said the government should provide proper responses to lawmakers’ queries raised in the House.
Bhuwan Bahadur Sunuwar stated that Dalit activists, including Dipa Nepali, were staging protests against caste-based discrimination, carrying placards questioning whether even a room is available for rent. He urged the government to address their demands.
Yubraj Sharma questioned the rising cost of living, asking how long citizens would continue to suffer from price hikes, and urged immediate government action to control inflation.
Other lawmakers, including Narayan Datt Mishra and Uday Bahadur Bohara, also expressed their views during the session.
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