New Lawmakers Vow to Champion Youth Agendas After Taking Oath in Parliament

Kathmandu. After taking the oath of office as a member of the House of Representatives at the Parliament Building in Singha Durbar today, lawmaker Manish Khanal stated that his priority would be to keep the spirit of the Gen Z rebellion alive from the rostrum of the house. Mentioning that his parliamentary journey began with the oath, the 26-year-old Khanal said, "This is not my solo step; it is a collective journey of the trust of every voter and the hope of thousands of youths."

Following the Gen Z movement last Bhadra and the subsequent House of Representatives election, the representation of him and his age group in the House of Representatives has increased. Therefore, today's oath-taking ceremony for the members of the House of Representatives is not just a constitutional process, but the parliament has been beautified by the majority representation of the youth group.

The 26-year-old lawmaker KP Khanal, who began his parliamentary journey shortly after starting his political career, pledged to work with integrity. He said, "There is a significant representation of the Gen Z age group in the parliament, so we are enthusiastic, and we also feel an equal sense of responsibility. It is our duty to 'deliver' to the people. We will work based on transparency, honesty, and accountability."

He brought his parents with him to the parliamentary ceremony. Khanal, who has been active in social campaigns for the past 13 years, stated that he is now ready to raise the voice of the people in the parliament. Although elected from Kailali-2, he expressed his commitment to present himself as a servant of the people across the country, not just a representative of the Far-West.

The 25-year-old lawmaker from the Gen Z age group, Ruby Kumari Thakur, pledged to prioritize raising the issues of Madhes youth and women in the house. After taking the oath in Maithili and Nepali languages, she stated that the aspiration for change of her generation is her agenda. She, who is studying Civil Engineering, also mentioned her plan to address the issues of unemployment and foreign employment in the Madhes through legislation.

Young lawmaker Sasmita Pokharel stated that he has begun studying political and legal loopholes. He mentioned that he has started groundwork for building an expert team for the creation of new laws and necessary amendments. "After taking the oath, the responsibility feels even greater. What needs to be done in the next five years is clear," he said.