Government Faces Criticism Over Flood Response
Summary
Parliament has sharply criticized the government’s response to the Bhote Koshi flood, with lawmakers accusing officials of poor coordination, publicity stunts, and slow rescue and relief efforts. RSP leaders also ordered their members to stop unnecessary visits to the affected areas and focus on support and rehabilitation.
Key Points
- Serious concern was raised in Parliament over the government's handling of search, rescue and relief after the Bhote Koshi flood hit five districts including Rasuwa, Nuwakot, Dhading, Gorkha and Tanahu.
- Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' and opposition leader Bhishma Raj Angdembe accused the government of being visible on social media but absent on the ground.
- RSP chairman Ravi Lamichhane told party leaders and lawmakers to stop visiting disaster-hit areas unnecessarily and avoid 'disaster tourism'.
- Videos of RSP lawmakers and comments by ministers fueled criticism over the conduct of political leaders in the flood-affected areas.
