HoR session: Lawmakers demand free treatment for road injuries

Kathmandu, Feb 25: In a session of the House of Representatives (HoR) today, lawmakers have demanded the State guarantee free treatment for those injured in road accidents.

Ramhari Khatiwada raised his concern over the road accident took place at Kavrebhanjyang today, insisting on providing free treatment for injuries following road accidents.

He also demanded the government not make the national identity card for senior citizens mandatory and provide services for acquiring the card from the respective local governments.

Devendra Paudel also sought free treatment for road injuries and strict implementation of road safety programme and the traffic rules to minimise cases of road mishaps. “It is concerning that the State does not avail the night-vision helicopter for rescue during nighttime accidents.”

Gyan Bahadur Shahi said that the government has been unable to designate the Chief Administrative Officer in many local levels and employees at some local governments have not been paid on a regular basis.

He also expressed his concern of the reduction in fiscal equalization grants after for local levels after a half yearly review of the budget for the current fiscal year.

Anita Devi accused people’s representatives of not cooperating with employees. She stressed on the government’s role in sorting out disputes surfaced during the implementation of the cable car project in Pathibhara of Taplejung.

Lalbir Chaudhary drew the government’s attention to an increasing number of casualties and injuries from wildlife attacks, calling on the respective bodies to take measures for addressing the situation.

Dr Amaresh Kumar Singh stressed the need of regulation on the operation of social sites platforms to prevent potential attempts there to jeopardize social and communal order and harmony.