Speaker Ghimire emphasizes need for people-centered parliamentary practices

Kathmandu: Speaker Devaraj Ghimire has emphasised the importance of adopting people-centred parliamentary practices while also improving efficiency and professional integrity.

On the occasion of Parliament Service Day 2082, he conveyed his wishes for happiness, peace, and progress to all civil service employees at the Federal Parliament Secretariat today, encouraging all staff to enhance their efficiency and professional integrity while engaging in people-centered parliamentary practices.

Nineteen years ago, in remembrance of the establishment of Parliamentary Services through a dedicated act aimed at making parliamentary practices more effective, dignified, and professional, (Mangsir 28) is celebrated annually as Parliament Service Day.

Speaker Ghimire remarked on the crucial role of the Parliamentary Service, which has been providing administrative and technical support to the Federal Parliament, the highest representative body of the state, in successfully implementing the constitution and the law-making process.

He stated, “The Parliamentary Service embodies a sacred duty that ensures the functioning of the temple of democracy, the Parliament.

An impartial, professionally skilled, and procedurally transparent employee framework is essential for a dynamic parliament.

While upholding the autonomy of the parliament, I am confident that our collective efforts will continue to render this service timely, technology-oriented, and specialized. With this conviction, I once again extend my warmest greetings to all.

Similarly, Deputy Speaker Indira Rana highlighted the importance of a collective dedication to maintain the authority of Parliament and to create an environment where governance is carried out swiftly by elected officials, as outlined in the Constitution.

While extending best wishes on the occasion, she conveyed her warm wishes to all and remarked that in this evolving era, it is crucial for parliamentary service to evolve into a more efficient, responsive, and outcome-focused entity.