Lawmakers have demanded updates about those Nepali affected by the ongoing Iran-Israel conflict.
During a meeting of the National Assembly today, lawmakers advised the government to take diplomatic initiatives to know about the Nepalis residing in these countries and appeal to the world community for an end to war and for peace.
The lawmakers also expressed views that the line ministers should apprise the House about measures implemented for disaster risk reductions, relief and rehabilitation works. They were airing their views in a special hour of the upper house session.
Additionally, the session advised the government to develop strategic plans to address the challenges Nepal will face after graduating from the category of Least Developed Countries (LDC) to a middle-income nation, noting that the country will lose certain international support and facilities following the transition.
Concerns were also voiced over the removal of grants for sugarcane farmers in the upcoming fiscal year, and the government was criticized for its failure to adequately address farmers' urgent needs for agricultural fertilizers.
Women lawmakers highlighted ongoing issues related to superstition-based violence, including witchcraft accusations and dowry practices. They also expressed alarm over the 'rising' trend of sex-selective abortions and demanded timely government intervention to curb the practice.
Among those who spoke during the special hour were Nara Bahadur Bista, Mohammed Khalid, Kiran Babu Shrestha, Dr. Bedu Ram Bhusal, Sharada Devi Bhatta, Bishnu Kumari Sapkota, Urmila Aryal, and Indira Devi Gautam.
