Lawmakers call for stricter legal measures for ending Violence Against Women
Summary
Lawmakers have urged the government to tighten laws and impose harsher punishment to curb violence against women. They also called for action on road safety, the repatriation of Nepalis who die abroad, disaster relief, and an impartial investigation into girl child killings.
Key Points
- Lawmakers asked the government to make the legal system stricter and ensure harsh punishment to end violence against women.
- They raised concerns over road safety, citing deaths caused by negligent driving and poor road and vehicle conditions.
- MPs also sought arrangements for Nepalis abroad to return home for urgent work and for the bodies of those who die overseas to be brought back more easily.
- Several lawmakers demanded an impartial investigation and strict action over girl child killings and other current issues.
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