Nepali Congress MP Madan Krishna Shrestha Demands Prime Minister's Presence in Policy and Program Discussion

Kathmandu. Nepali Congress Member of Parliament Madan Krishna Shrestha has demanded that the Prime Minister himself be present for the discussion on the government's annual policy and program. Speaking to journalists on the Parliament House premises, MP Shrestha warned that the House proceedings would not be allowed to proceed until the Prime Minister is present and answers the questions of the MPs. He argued that the Prime Minister must be present to hear the MPs' suggestions and clarify the issues raised, as the policy and program presented by the government for the upcoming fiscal year include MPs presenting amendments and suggestions. MP Shrestha stated that since this matter is connected to the future of the entire country and its people, the Prime Minister, in his capacity as the head of government, must listen to the MPs' suggestions and provide clarifications on the questions raised. He added that the policy and program is a matter of dignity for all representatives, not just one party. Speaking to journalists, he said, 'The annual policy and program presented by the government is a matter of dignity not just for one party, but for all 275 members of the House of Representatives and the National Assembly. As this is the roadmap for the entire year for 30 million Nepali people, the Prime Minister must be present himself to answer regarding the improvements and directives made in it.' Similarly, MP Shrestha expressed strong dissatisfaction with the Prime Minister walking out in the middle while the policy and program was being presented by the President on the 28th of last Baisakh. He termed the Prime Minister's action as undignified and criticized the Prime Minister for not giving full time during the presentation of his own government's policy and program.