Lawmakers raise contemporary issues during zero hour in NA
KATHMANDU: During the Zero Hour of today’s National Assembly meeting, several lawmakers drew the government’s attention to pressing national and local issues.
Lawmaker Krishna Bahadur Rokaya stressed the need for expediting the construction of the Mid-Hill Highway, a project of national pride, citing its sluggish progress.
Ghanashyam Rijal highlighted the economic potential of the Lamabagar-Phalak border point in Dolakha for trade and tourism, urging the government to operationalize it.
Puja Chaudhary expressed condolences over the deaths of Sushant Wali and Prisha Sah, calling for strict action against those responsible.
Rukmani Koirala pointed out the increasing misuse of social media with technological advancement, emphasizing the need for regulation.
Renu Chand called for temporary housing and the reconstruction of Jayagad and Safebagar markets in Achham, which were damaged by recent fires.
Bishnu Kumari Sapkota underlined the urgency of road construction before the monsoon season begins.
Bishnu Devi Pudasaini urged efforts to prevent child marriage.
Bishnu Bahadur Bishwakarma demanded an investigation into the recent incident in Kathmandu’s Tinkune area.
Shreekrishna Prasad Adhikari criticized the inaction on complaints submitted to the Public Accounts Committee, stressing the need to curb financial irregularities.
Sabitri Malla drew the government’s attention to damages caused by natural disasters in Dailekh and called for effective disaster mitigation measures.
