Lawmaker Gajurel Urges Government to Prioritize Road Safety Act Amid Rising Fatalities

Kathmandu. Lawmaker Ashish Gajurel has drawn the government's attention in Parliament, stating that an average of seven people lose their lives daily due to road accidents in Nepal.

Speaking at the House of Representatives meeting on Tuesday, MP Gajurel emphasized that although the draft of the Road Safety Act has been prepared, the government must take initiative to implement it.

Expressing concern over the increasing toll of road accidents in the country, he said, 'Every day, every Nepali leaves their home. But seven do not return. They die in road accidents. That is, an average of 7 people are dying every day. The draft of the Road Safety Act is ready. I request that it be presented to the House as soon as possible.'

Highlighting that accidents cannot be reduced in the absence of laws related to road safety, MP Gajurel has strongly demanded that the government present the prepared 'Road Safety Act' draft to the House without delay, pass it, and bring it into implementation.

In addition, he emphasized the need to make public transport dignified, build safe roads for pedestrians, and make road infrastructure disabled-friendly and organized for the easy movement of people with disabilities.