Lawmakers Raise Geopolitical Issues, Climate Change, and Public Concerns

Kathmandu.  Lawmakers have prominently raised the country’s latest geopolitical situation, the effects of climate change, and daily public interest issues.  

Lawmakers have demanded that the government take immediate effective steps for the rescue of flood victims, women’s safety in public transport, drug control, and long-term infrastructure development.

Speaking in the zero hour of the House of Representatives meeting on Monday, lawmaker Anushka Shrestha praised the Prime Minister’s address at the United Nations General Assembly regarding climate change. She emphasized the need to implement the agenda of ‘climate justice’ and regional coordination raised by Nepal. According to her, the voices of local communities should be prioritized by coordinating science, policy, and diplomacy.

Lawmaker Amrita BK informed the house about the damage caused by continuous rainfall in her constituency and the pathetic condition of the displaced. Stating that the victims are forced to return to risky homes, she demanded immediate relief and resettlement.

Lawmaker Arjun Kumar Karki drew the government’s attention to the operation of the Kimathanka border crossing and the acceleration of its road construction. Similarly, lawmaker Ambikadevi Sangraula emphasized large multi-purpose projects including dams over small hydropower projects.

Regarding the problems of urban life, lawmaker Apsana Banu expressed dissatisfaction with the double standards seen in parking management, stating that in a state of law, the law must be followed by both parties. Lawmaker Ashok Kumar Chaudhary, raising the issue of women’s safety and insecurity in public transport, demanded the implementation of women-friendly ‘Blue Bus’ service.

Stating that mere arrests are not enough for drug control, lawmaker Anand Bahadur Chand pointed out the need for scientific studies like the ‘Global School Based Health Survey’. Lawmaker Arbin Sah urged to stop black marketing in the market and establish good governance as the festivals approach.  

Lawmaker Asha Jha expressed her views on the Prime Minister’s visit and the standards for riverbanks, urging that the issues raised in parliament should not be allowed to disappear into nothingness.