National Assembly Members Urge Government to Prioritize Migrant Safety Amid Middle East Tensions

Kathmandu. Members of the National Assembly have drawn the government's attention to the need for an immediate rescue plan for Nepali workers in the Middle East, citing risks posed by escalating regional tensions. During the special session of the assembly today, members also suggested controlling the abnormal rise in prices of daily essential goods to provide relief to the public.

Nepali Congress lawmaker Narayan Dutta Bhatta demanded that the government ensure safe repatriation for Nepalis working in Gulf countries following the conflict in West Asia. He also called for an investigation into the Pokhara land case involving Home Minister Sudan Gurung and urged the government to fulfill its responsibilities. Lawmaker Bhatta further advised the government to bring foreign policy back on the right track.

Congress lawmaker Khamba Bahadur Khati drew the government's attention to the need for immediate relief programs, noting that every Nepali is being affected by the developing tensions in the Middle East. He also demanded an immediate halt to what he described as biased cases filed against various leaders under the guise of money laundering.

Congress lawmaker Bishnu Kumari Sapkota emphasized that the government should act according to the sentiments of Gen Z and the desires of the citizens, stating that the opposition would support the government's good work. "The government has initiated good work; now, for the country's prosperity, it should formulate new plans through discussions with representatives from federal, provincial, and local levels," she said.

Nepal Communist Party (NCP) lawmaker Suresh Ale Magar warned that Parliament must remain vigilant, as the government could potentially move toward unconstitutional paths in the name of popularity. "We will support or oppose based on the positive and negative actions of the government; we will applaud good work and warn against bad actions," he said.

NCP lawmaker Bhuwan Bahadur Sunar stated that the current government should prioritize farmers' issues and practically implement the slogan 'land to the tiller.' He also demanded an end to the situation where farmers have to stage sit-ins to receive fair prices for their produce.

Nepal Communist Party (UML) lawmaker Roshni Meche stated that the government's decision to restrict student organizations could risk suppressing students' rights. "History shows that student organizations have raised their voices when Nepali students in domestic and foreign universities face hardships. Attempting to dismantle organizations focused on student welfare is an insult to the student movement," she said.