NA session: Lawmakers demand updates of those Nepali affected by Iran-Israel war

Kathmandu: In a meeting of the National Assembly (NA) today, the lawmakers demanded updates about those Nepalis affected by the ongoing Iran-Israel conflict.

Most of the lawmakers speaking at the session today advised the government to take diplomatic initiatives to know about the Nepalis residing in these countries and appeal to the world community for an end to war and peace.

The lawmakers also expressed views that the line ministers should apprise the House about measures implemented for disaster risk reduction, relief and rehabilitation works. They were airing their views in a special hour of the upper house session.

Additionally, the session advised the government to develop strategic plans to address the challenges Nepal will face after graduating from the category of Least Developed Countries (LDC) to a middle-income nation, noting that the country will lose certain international support and facilities following the transition.

Concerns were also voiced over the removal of grants for sugarcane farmers in the upcoming fiscal year, and the government was criticised for its failure to adequately address farmers’ urgent needs for agricultural fertilisers. Women lawmakers highlighted ongoing issues related to superstition-based violence, including witchcraft accusations and dowry practices.

They also expressed alarm over the ‘rising’ trend of sex-selective abortions and demanded timely government intervention to curb the practice.

Among those who spoke during the special hour were Nara Bahadur Bista, Mohammed Khalid, Kiran Babu Shrestha, Dr. Bedu Ram Bhusal, Sharada Devi Bhatta, Bishnu Kumari Sapkota, Urmila Aryal, and Indira Devi Gautam.

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