Prime Minister to Withdraw Social Media Bill in National Assembly Session

Kathmandu. The Prime Minister and Minister for Communications and Information Technology, Sushila Karki, is scheduled to present a proposal in today's meeting of the National Assembly to 'withdraw the Social Media Bill, 2081'.

The cabinet meeting held last Tuesday had decided to seek approval from the Federal Parliament to withdraw the bill. The bill, registered during the 17th session of the National Assembly, was under consideration by the Legislation Management Committee of the Assembly.

According to the probable agenda for the meeting, Prime Minister and Minister for Education, Science and Technology Karki will present a proposal to 'pass the National Forensic Laboratory (Establishment and Operation) Bill, 2081'.

Prior to that, Prime Minister Karki will present a proposal to 'discuss the National Forensic Laboratory (Establishment and Operation) Bill, 2081' along with the report from the Legislation Management Committee.

The Parliament Secretariat has stated that the agenda also includes a proposal to be presented by Maya Prasad Sharma, Chairman of the Public Policy and Delegated Legislation Committee, to 'discuss the committee's study report on policy issues related to National Parks, 2082'.

The National Assembly meeting is scheduled for 1:15 PM today.

Meanwhile, the meeting of the National Assembly Legislation Management Committee is scheduled for 11:00 AM today. Committee Chairperson Tulsakumari Dahal informed that clause-wise discussion on the Intangible Cultural Heritage (Conservation) Bill, 2081, will take place in the meeting.