Hor session: Lawmakers demand white paper on funds from donor agencies

Kathmandu, Feb 24: In a meeting of the House of Representatives (HoR) today, lawmaker Dr. Amaresh Kumar Singh demanded that the government unveil the details of funds that entered the country through non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and international non-governmental organizations (INGOs). He also called for the government to prove the utility of such funds.

“The House should have access to information about the size of funds that entered the country through NGOs and INGOs,” he said.

He urged the government to issue a White Paper regarding this. He also questioned the government about the reasons behind Nepal’s placement on the grey list of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF).

Roshan Karki condemned the alleged rape of a 12-year-old girl from Achham by her adult relative while she had been in India. He demanded justice for the survivor.

Similarly, Dhruba Bahadur Khanal drew the government’s attention to the need for timely auctions of goods seized for tax evasion.

“Sugar worth Rs. five million has been stored in Maheshpur, and it is likely to cost Rs. 5,000 to destroy due to the delay in its auction. Other customs points in the country also face a shortage of seized goods, including motor vehicles that are already rusty,” he said.

Similarly, Ranju Kumari Jha stressed the need to address disputes arising during the implementation of the Pathibhara Cable Car Project in Taplejung. Speaking during zero hour, she called for undertaking development efforts through cooperation with the locals rather than ignoring them.

She also urged locals to be aware of the need for development and called for the government to take necessary actions to remove Nepal from the FATF grey list.

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