MPs urge govt action on fertilizer, jobs, infrastructure & public services
KATHMANDU: Lawmakers in the House of Representatives have called on the government to address a wide range of pressing public concerns, from agricultural inputs and foreign employment issues to infrastructure, governance, and public services, during today’s zero hour session.
Achyutam Lamichhane urged timely supply of fertilizers, seeds, and agricultural tools as the rice planting season approaches.
Anushka Shrestha called for resolving problems seen in the Nepal Tourism Board.
Apsana Banu highlighted difficulties in bringing back bodies of migrant workers who die abroad and urged stronger protection for foreign employment workers.
Abhishek Pratap Sah demanded an impartial investigation into the property of former Home Minister Sudan Gurung.
Amrita Bik suggested the government ensure decisions do not conflict with court rulings.
Ambika Devi Sangraula stressed reducing fuel imports and promoting domestic energy use.
Arjun Kumar Karki called for budget allocation to complete the Kimalathanka border track.
Arjun Narasingh KC demanded the immediate release of the Gautam Bahadur Karki Commission report.
Ashok Kumar Chaudhary objected to political interference in school management committees.
Aakriti Awasthi urged improvements in the reliability and accessibility of digital banking.
Aryan Rai demanded investigation into alleged irregularities in the “free visa, free ticket” foreign employment scheme.
Asha Jha raised concerns over electricity and communication tower problems in Morang’s constituency 5.
Ashish Gajurel called for improvements in public transport and immediate repair of broken X-ray equipment at Sindhuli District Hospital.
Ashika Tamang urged solutions to recurring problems on the Dhading highway and demanded adequate EV charging stations.
Indira Ranamagar demanded resolution of a land issue in Jhapa’s Arjundhara area.
Yashoda Kumari Baral called for the safe repatriation of Nepali workers facing problems abroad.
Ankita Thakur stressed tourism development at the Chhinnamasta Bhagwati Temple and urban development in Rajbiraj.
Kabindra Burlakoti highlighted frequent power outages in Gorkha and demanded replacement of poles and wires.
Kali Bahadur Sahakari accused the government of ignoring opposition voices and making unilateral decisions.
Kusum Maharjan called for action against those involved in rising irregular expenditures, while Kripa Maharjan demanded restrictions on imported goods in Kathmandu heritage areas.
Kriparam Rana demanded strict punishment for murder perpetrators.
KP Khanal urged speedy completion of the long-delayed Seti Highway in Sudurpaschim.
Krishna Hari Budhathoki raised concerns over telephone service disruption, water shortage, monkey menace, and fertilizer scarcity in Ramechhap.
Krantisikha Dhital called for reforms in Tribhuvan University, arguing that physical attendance alone should not define learning and stressing quality education.
Overall, MPs collectively pressed the government to respond swiftly to agricultural needs, improve infrastructure, ensure transparency, strengthen foreign employment protection, and address governance and service delivery gaps across the country.
