Madhesh Province Assembly Session Halted Amidst Government Inaction
Summary
The Madhesh Province Assembly session has been halted after the government recommended ending the budget session, drawing criticism from lawmakers who say public issues like floods, waterlogging, and rising prices are being ignored. Speaker Ram Ashish Yadav and former Chief Minister Jitedra Prasad Sonel have urged the government to reopen the house and resume legislative business.
Key Points
- The Madhesh Province Assembly has not met since the budget was passed on Asar 31, and the session was formally ended on Bhadra 6.
- Lawmakers say the halt has weakened the assembly’s role in addressing floods, waterlogging, inflation, and stalled development work.
- Speaker Ram Ashish Yadav says he has repeatedly urged Chief Minister Krishna Prasad Yadav to bring bills and business to the house.
- Former Chief Minister Jitedra Prasad Sonel blames government negligence for the stalled session and wants it reopened immediately.
