Rastriya Swatantra Party MP Bidushi Rana Questions Government on Flood Aftermath Response
Summary
Rastriya Swatantra Party MP Bidushi Rana has pressed the government on rescue delays, reconstruction funding, and safety concerns in holding centers after floods and landslides. She also warned of major losses in hydropower, border trade disruption at Rasuwagadhi, and weaknesses in disaster management planning.
Key Points
- Bidushi Rana questioned the government on delayed rescue efforts, missing people, and the safety of women and children in more than 35 holding centers.
- She asked how reconstruction costs estimated at 4 to 5 billion US dollars would be financed and whether a supplementary budget would be needed.
- Rana highlighted heavy losses in the hydropower sector, including insurance claims and exemptions for private investors, and urged the government to act quickly.
- She also raised concerns over the closure of the Rasuwagadhi border, Nepal-China trade disruption, and the need to amend the Disaster Management Act.
