NA meeting: Lawmakers call for prioritizing marginalized communities

Kathmandu, May 19: Discussions have been held in the National Assembly meeting today on the principles and priorities of the Appropriation Bill (excluding tax proposals) presented by Finance Minister Dr Swarnim Wagle. 

During the discussions, the lawmakers in the upper chamber of the Federal Parliament expressed their views on the proposed topic on a party basis.

In this connection, Bishnudevi Pudasaini urged the Prime Minister to be accountable for state affairs. 

Urmila Aryal suggested that marginalised communities should be prioritised in relation to the principles and priorities of the proposed bill.

Somnath Portel stated that it is the government's responsibility to boost the confidence of the private sector and also urged it to deliberate on the roadmap for financial federalism. 

Roshni Meche said that the government should prioritise increasing digital literacy in the country.

MPs including Mahanta Thakur, Basudev Ghimire, and Suresh Kumar Alemagar had also aired their views in the meeting.

Government urged to ensure public security

Meanwhile, speaking during the Zero Hour in the meeting of the National Assembly today, Gomadevi Timilsina mentioned that incidents such as murder, violence, looting, and robbery have been increasing and urged the government to ensure security.

Durga Gurung said, "After the electricity tower between Deurali and Chisapani on the 132 kV transmission line was damaged by a storm, work has been carried out using the old 33 kV line. Currently, as the 132 kV transmission line in Surkhet is disrupted, there is the problem of low voltage in Surkhet and surrounding areas, and even household appliances that run on electricity cannot operate. Immediate action should be taken to resolve the issue."

Narayan Datta Mishra stated that the judiciary should be allowed to remain independent and impartial while Bhuvan Bahadur Sunar mentioned that the squatter problem should be resolved as soon as possible.

Sonam Geljen Sherpa said that the hydroelectric project in Solukhumbu district must be completed on time.

Similarly, Suresh Kumar Ale Magar, Mohammad Khalid, Yubaraj Sharma, and Rajendra Laxmi Gaire expressed concern to the government on contemporary national issues. (RSS)