Parliamentarians Express Concern Over Delayed Projects, Demand Action on Various Issues
Summary
Parliamentarians in Kathmandu raised concerns over delayed development projects, public land management, healthcare shortages and other local issues during the House of Representatives zero hour. They demanded investigations, policy action and quicker government responses on problems ranging from land pooling and submerged farmland to hospital upgrades, dialysis rates and electricity shortages.
Key Points
- MPs urged an investigation and public report on the Manohara Land Pooling Project, which remains incomplete 23 years after it began.
- Lawmakers raised issues including public land management in Kohalpur, submerged farmland in Parsa, and land ceiling concerns in Himalayan districts.
- Several MPs demanded upgrades to hospitals, a review of dialysis rates, and a clear plan to address bed shortages in government hospitals.
- Other concerns included road repairs in Udayapur, electricity problems in Baitadi, relief for Sunsari incident victims, and matters related to religious tolerance and judge appointments.
