Congress MP Prakash Singh Karki Criticizes Government's Ineffective Market Monitoring and Action
Summary
Nepali Congress MP Prakash Singh Karki has criticized the government’s weak market monitoring and urged continuous action to protect consumers. He also called for promoting induction stoves to reduce LP gas imports and ease the trade deficit.
Key Points
- Prakash Singh Karki said government regulatory bodies are weak in monitoring and taking action against market malpractice.
- He argued that market monitoring should be continuous, not limited to festivals, because consumers face problems year-round.
- Karki urged the government to promote electric stoves and provide incentives to reduce LP gas imports and the trade deficit.
- He said multiple gas cylinder brands create extra costs for consumers and long-term policy is needed to solve such issues.
