MP Jagdish Kharel Criticizes Government's Neglect of Public Issues Raised in Zero Hour

Kathmandu. National Independent Party (NIP) MP Jagdish Kharel has expressed strong objection, stating that the government has continuously ignored public interest issues raised in the 'Zero Hour' of the House of Representatives. His argument is that if the serious issues raised by MPs in the session are not implemented, then the Zero Hour has no justification. Speaking in the House of Representatives meeting, MP Kharel said that despite repeatedly raising serious issues such as the investigation of the Tamakoshi project and the land problem of the landless in Bhedpu, the government has not paid any attention so far. He expressed strong dissatisfaction that the government's attention has not been drawn to solving the problems of the victims even though the rainy season is about to start. He questioned the government, asking if the issues raised in the Zero Hour are only for the cameras to record or actually to implement. He expressed his anger, saying, 'If it is only to record on camera and not to listen, then this Zero Hour should be closed. Otherwise, a powerful commission or committee should be formed to address the issues raised here and the implementation process should be started immediately.' Kharel mentioned the instance where another NIP MP, Hari Dhakal, had to protest in a unique way by 'observing silence' due to the government's irresponsibility towards the legitimate demands raised by MPs in the session. He has alerted the government in time to prevent such a situation from arising again in the parliament. Urging the government to be responsible and serious about public interest issues, he has drawn the special attention of the government to maintain the dignity of the session.