HoR zero hour: MPs raise concerns on various issues

Kathmandu, February 24 — During today's zero hour in the House of Representatives, several Members of Parliament (MPs) raised issues regarding national development, infrastructure, and governance, urging the government to take immediate action.

Dor Prasad Aryal highlighted the electricity issues in Gajuri, Dhading, where the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) failed to repair poles and wires on time. This delay has caused inconvenience for local residents. He demanded a quick resolution to the problem.

Tosima Karki criticized the health ministry for failing to provide funds for health insurance, calling it a mistake. She urged the ministry to make health insurance mandatory and start the program immediately to benefit the public.

Damodar Bairagi Poudel emphasized the need to construct a permanent bridge between Pokhara Metropolitan City and Machhapuchhre region. He also called for the upgrading of roads in the area to improve connectivity.

Deepak Bahadur Singh urged the government to create better opportunities for youth with higher education in the health sector, ensuring they have job prospects within the country rather than seeking employment abroad.

Deepa Sharma brought attention to the deteriorating condition of roads and bridges in the Ranjha area of Banke. She urged the concerned authorities to address the situation and improve the infrastructure for local residents.

Devendra Poudel criticized the current electricity billing practices, where consumers who pay their bills on time have their connections cut off, while non-payers are not penalized. He demanded an end to this unfair practice.

Nagina Yadav raised concerns about the approaching storm season and called for better disaster management planning and preparedness to ensure public safety during natural disasters.

Narayan Prakash Saud emphasized the need to compensate farmers who have not yet received compensation after land acquisition for the Mahakali Irrigation Project. He urged the government to act swiftly on this issue.

Narayani Sharma called for creating an environment that fosters good governance and stressed that fighting corruption should become a nationwide priority.

Nirmala Koirala raised the issue of the decaying stadium in Birgunj. She urged the authorities to collaborate with donors to restore the stadium and make it a valuable resource for the community.

Nisha Dangi reminded the government of the Prime Minister's earlier promise to make digital transactions free. She noted that despite this commitment, the program has not yet been implemented.

Pushpa Bahadur Shah demanded legal action against the Nepali man involved in the rape of a Nepali girl in Surat, India. He emphasized the need for swift justice and accountability for the crime.

Purna Bahadur Gharti Magar called for a parliamentary investigation into the agreement between Nepal and the United States after negative comments were made by the U.S. president regarding the deal. He urged the government to clarify the situation.

Pratikshya Tiwari urged the government to provide a conducive environment for Nepali students to pursue their education within the country. She stressed that it is essential to retain talented students by offering better opportunities locally.

Prabhu Hazara raised concerns about the old Thakur Ram Multiple Campus in Birgunj, urging for physical improvements to the campus to enhance its facilities for students.

Prem Bahadur Maharjan called for action to improve the situation for Nepali students studying in India after a tragic incident involving a Nepali student. He requested authorities to ensure their safety and well-being.

Prem Suwal suggested that the government take steps to make highly polluting industries and states pay compensation for environmental damage. He emphasized the need for accountability and action against pollution.

Basudev Ghirmire raised concerns about the high service fees associated with QR code payments. He called for the removal of these excessive charges, which are impacting consumers.

Finally, Bimala Subedi stressed the importance of removing Nepal from the grey list of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) and urged the government to take the necessary actions to address the issue and restore the country's international reputation. (RSS)