MPs Urge Government to Address Public Issues

Kathmandu. MPs have drawn the government's attention to immediately address the pressing problems of the public. In the meeting of the House of Representatives held on Monday, MPs Achyutam Lamichhane, Indira Rana Magar, Anushka Shrestha, among others, cautioned the government to be serious about public concerns including the timely arrangement of fertilizer and seeds for farmers. Speaking in the meeting, MP Lamichhane demanded that the government make proper arrangements for all necessary materials for farmers for farming. He said, 'Farmers are facing a shortage of fertilizer, seeds, and necessary agricultural tools during the main farming season. Due to not getting fertilizer on time, there is a possibility of a decline in production. This is causing farmers to become disheartened, and the agricultural profession itself is falling into crisis. I urge the government, keeping in mind the farmers who work hard to bring their farm produce from the field to the stomach and their livestock produce from the stable to the mouth, to ensure that the necessary fertilizer, seeds, and agricultural tools are made available easily, affordably, and on time during the farming season.' Similarly, MP Indira Rana Magar demanded that the government immediately remove the asphalt construction work that is causing air pollution in settlements during the construction of the Asian Highway in Jhapa. She also stated that the government should take necessary steps for the management of the Patan Industrial Estate. Speaking in parliament, she said, 'There are many cancer patients in Jhapa Constituency No. 2 due to air pollution. They have built asphalt in settlements saying they are building the Asian Highway. Despite drawing attention many times to remove it, it has not been heard. I want to draw the government's attention to this. Similarly, it has come to light that many people have fallen ill and some have even died due to large industries being opened in this Patan Industrial Estate, which was designated for small-scale industries.' In the meeting, MPs also pressured the government to focus on building capable structures for tourism promotion and not to delay the appointment process of employees. MP Anushka Shrestha said, 'I want to draw the government's attention not to delay in appointing capable officials. For effective tourism promotion in a timely manner, capable, creative leadership and structures are immediately needed, I want to request the government through the honorable Speaker.' MP Shrestha also emphasized that the government should accelerate the work of public service.