Lumbini Provincial Assembly Members Raise Urgent Public Concerns

Butwal. During the seventh meeting of the seventh session of the Lumbini Provincial Assembly, members drew the government's attention to contemporary political, economic, and social issues.

Speaking at Tuesday's meeting, Provincial Assembly member Arjun Kumar KC expressed objection to the extrajudicial arrests based on the Karki Commission report and urged the government to act in accordance with the law and due process.

Provincial Assembly member Dilkumari Budha complained that many development projects in Rukum East remain stalled, noting that school building construction under the Social Development Division has been halted and that despite repeated efforts, no budget has been allocated.

Similarly, Bhandarilal Ahir suggested correcting budgetary weaknesses and removing non-performing employees. Sanju Kumari Chaudhary emphasized the need to ensure access to healthcare and the right of citizens to live with dignity.

Provincial Assembly member Tara Thapa drew the government's attention to the need to advance legal action regarding a murder case following an assault in Rapti-4 and stressed the importance of rehabilitating those displaced by floods and landslides.

Ambika Kafle expressed concern over the country's rising debt, noting that increasing foreign debt weakens the economic situation. She stated that it is the government's responsibility to create employment for youth within the country.

Likewise, Navraj Lamichhane drew the government's attention to the incident in Kapilvastu where a youth died after being shot by police. Sushila Badi expressed serious concern over the cases of Srijana Budhamagar and Inisa BK, stating that effective initiatives are needed to stop violence against women. 

Similarly, Narmaya Dhakal demanded that the government not leave any payments pending for the construction of the Lumbini Provincial Hospital building. Members including Lokakumari Bishwakarma and Basanti Neupane also drew the government's attention to various issues during the meeting.

Meanwhile, Minister of Forest and Environment Devkaran Prasad Kalwar presented a proposal for a theoretical discussion on the 'Bill to Amend the Provincial Forest Act, 2078'. Participating in the discussion on the proposal, Arjun Kumar KC stated that the forest sector is an important source of job creation and should be further organized. The next eighth meeting of the Lumbini Provincial Assembly will be held on Chaitra 25.