National Assembly Chairman Dahal Emphasizes Social Security for Workers

Kathmandu. Chairman of the National Assembly, Narayan Prasad Dahal, has pointed out the need for the state to arrange policies for social security, insurance, and other welfare services for the working class and implement them effectively.

On the occasion of International Labour Day, he expressed best wishes for happiness, peace, prosperity, and good health to all Nepali working sisters and brothers, both within the country and abroad, and highlighted this need. In a republican system, the state must ensure that there are no shortcomings in basic aspects such as employment, security, and respect for the working class, and the state must effectively implement policies for social security, insurance, and other welfare services, he said. He said, “In various historical periods, Nepali workers have set many records of sacrifice in strong and armed struggles. It is because of the records of struggle and sacrifice of farmers, laborers, and all oppressed classes, castes, genders, regions, and communities that a federal democratic republic has been established in the country, and now it must be implemented properly.” Chairman Dahal also expressed confidence that Labour Day will inspire the state and employers to work in favor of laborers and encourage the working class to move forward unitedly.

The Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal's constitution, promulgated in 2072 BS as a result of the great sacrifices, struggles, and achievements of the Nepali people, has ensured labor as a fundamental right. Accordingly, laws such as the Labour Act, 2074, the Right to Employment Act, 2075, and the Social Security Act, 2074 have made arrangements for the rights, security, and social security of laborers. However, Chairman Dahal stated that further improvements are still needed to protect the rights of workers in the unorganized sector, foreign employment, and new technology-based labor sectors.

He said, “The effective implementation of laws made in favor of laborers and rights guaranteed by the constitution is the most important issue now. The significance of celebrating this day will be realized only if the state and concerned bodies implement the laws made in favor of laborers. I commit that the federal parliament will continuously monitor and take initiatives to strengthen a labor-friendly environment by enacting and amending laws in a timely manner.”