MPs warn govt over monkey menace, child rights row, fire & power issues
He urged the government to act decisively and without delay, stressing that authorities should not hesitate to adopt any necessary measures to provide relief to affected communities.
KATHMANDU: Lawmakers in House of Representatives on Thursday raised a series of pressing public concerns, warning the government over delays in addressing issues ranging from wildlife conflict and child rights to fire safety and electricity shortages.
Opposition CPN-UML MP Rajendra Kumar Rai warned the government that Parliament proceedings could be obstructed if it fails to take concrete action within a week to control the growing “monkey menace” affecting communities across the country.
Speaking in the House, he said repeated concerns raised in Parliament had been ignored and demanded urgent intervention to protect people’s daily lives and agriculture.
Rai questioned why the state acts swiftly to control criminal behavior but remains inactive in addressing wildlife-related damage faced by citizens, urging immediate and effective measures.
Meanwhile, Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) MP Indira Rana Magar called on the government to immediately reverse the reported decision to dissolve the National Child Rights Council. She stressed that any such move without a clear alternative mechanism would seriously weaken child protection systems. Rana Magar urged the government to consult stakeholders and ensure strong institutional arrangements for safeguarding children’s rights, describing children as the most vulnerable section of society requiring special protection.
RSP MP Ashok Chaudhary raised serious concerns over repeated fire incidents in Itahari Sub-Metropolitan City, urging the government to urgently provide modern fire engines and emergency response equipment.
He said recent major fires, including one at Kasturi College caused by an electrical short circuit, exposed the lack of preparedness in the area. Chaudhary also highlighted that fire trucks and other emergency vehicles worth around Rs. 150 million were destroyed during recent unrest and criticized authorities for failing to insure public assets. He demanded an immediate investigation and accountability for negligence, alongside rapid restoration of fire services.
Separately, CPN-UML MP Mohammad Istiyak Rai drew the government’s attention to worsening electricity problems in Nepalgunj, one of the hottest cities in the country. He said frequent power cuts and low voltage issues have made daily life extremely difficult for residents, particularly during extreme heat conditions. Rai urged authorities to resolve technical faults in the power supply system without delay, warning that the ongoing disruption is also affecting health services and businesses.
The lawmakers collectively pressed the government to act swiftly and responsibly, emphasizing that continued inaction could further worsen public suffering across multiple sectors.
