Newly Elected Nepali Lawmaker Calls for Urgent Rescue Plan for Stranded Workers in Middle East

Pokhara. Newly elected Member of Parliament (MP) from Kaski Constituency No. 1, Khadakraj Poudel (Ganesh), has proposed a plan to rescue Nepali citizens stranded in the Middle East even before taking the oath of office. The swearing-in ceremony for the MPs has not yet taken place, and the process of government formation has not yet begun.

Amidst the political maneuvering surrounding the oath-taking and the race to form a new government, he stated that the government and political parties must pay attention to the safety and potential rescue of Nepali workers in the Gulf countries.

‘Those workers sweating abroad are not just laborers; they are the pillars of our economy and the hope for thousands of families,’ he said. ‘In the event of any crisis, insecurity, or uncertainty that may arise there, the future government leadership, not just the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), but also other political parties, must coordinate with the Government of Nepal to immediately formulate an effective plan to ensure their safety, information, and necessary support.’

He specifically drew the attention of the party and the government to the condition of Nepali citizens residing in countries such as Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Kuwait, Bahrain, and Oman. Nepali citizens have become insecure due to the current America-Israel-Iran conflict. 

Poudel urged the concerned ministries, Nepali embassies abroad, and diplomatic mechanisms to become immediately active and continuously monitor the situation.