MPs Criticize Government for Inaction on Public Issues

Kathmandu. Members of Parliament have expressed anger, stating that the government has not taken any concrete steps to address the problems and suffering of the public. Speaking in the zero hour of the House of Representatives meeting on Monday, MPs Ain Bahadur Mahar, Ramesh Kumar Malla, Khusbu Oli, Ashika Tamang, and others said that the government is not serious about providing relief to citizens facing various problems.

CPN (UML) Chief Whip Ain Bahadur Mahar demanded immediate relief for the victims of the fire in Bajhang, which caused significant loss of life and property. He expressed objection, stating that the government has been delayed in providing relief to citizens affected by disasters who are facing a lack of food, shelter, and clothing.

Mahar said, 'Citizens affected by various fire incidents in Bajhang are facing a major problem of food, shelter, and clothing. I want to draw the serious attention of the government to immediately arrange relief for them.' Mocking the government, he commented that even with Singha Durbar, parliament, and the Supreme Court functioning, the public's suffering does not seem to affect the government.

Nepal Communist Party (NCP) MP Ramesh Kumar Malla criticized the government for not taking any initiative to lift the ban imposed by FIFA on the All Nepal Football Association (ANFA). He alleged that FIFA took such a decision due to unnecessary interference from the National Sports Council (NSC).

MP Malla said, 'FIFA's suspension on Nepali football is not just a sports issue; it is a result of the government's shortsightedness and unnecessary interference. Even when FIFA and AFC clearly warned against interference, the government did not take it seriously.' He demanded immediate diplomatic efforts to resolve the problems faced by the players.

Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) Chief Whip Khusbu Oli demanded that the government end the labor exploitation faced by doctors. She complained that the government has not taken any concrete steps to provide even the minimum wage to doctors.

Oli said, 'If this situation is not addressed in time, Nepal will certainly face a severe shortage of doctors and other health workers. This is a very serious issue related to public health.' Expressing dissatisfaction with repeated assurances from the government but no concrete action, she informed that a peaceful demonstration has been announced for the upcoming Saturday.

Ruling Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) MP Ashika Tamang stated that the government has remained a mute spectator while farmers are being harmed by the spread of bird flu rumors. She said that due to the fear of bird flu, the price of chicken meat and eggs has decreased, putting the farmers' significant investment at risk.

MP Tamang said, 'Messages that harm farmers were even broadcast through Nepal Telecom's ringtone. It is extremely necessary to clarify whether this was tested and confirmed in a real laboratory or issued merely on suspicion.' She drew the government's attention to take effective steps for prevention and control if bird flu is indeed confirmed.