MP Manish Jha Questions Government's Working Style, Calls for Reforms

Summary

RSP MP Manish Jha has urged the government to change its working style and pursue reforms in the state system, saying distrust and unfair treatment are fueling dissatisfaction in Madhesh and fear in the private sector. He also called for easier citizenship, visa and investment rules to attract Non-Resident Nepali investment.

Key Points
  • RSP MP Manish Jha questioned the government's working style during a House of Representatives session and said reforms are needed in the state system.
  • He said dissatisfaction in Madhesh remains and criticized discriminatory treatment between poor citizens at the border and wealthy travelers at the airport.
  • Jha proposed making Madhesh, the diaspora and the private sector partners in strengthening Nepal's economy.
  • He argued that citizenship, visa and investment provisions should be made more flexible to attract investment from Non-Resident Nepalis.
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