We stand with govt during national crisis: Opposition parties
Summary
Opposition parties, including the Nepali Congress, have pledged full support to the government during the Bhotekoshi flood crisis. They also urged immediate relief and rehabilitation for displaced people while pointing out weaknesses in the initial response.
Key Points
- Opposition parties represented in the House of Representatives met at the Nepali Congress parliamentary party office in Singha Durbar and said they stand with the government during the national crisis.
- They thanked the government for search, rescue and relief efforts after the Bhotekoshi flood disaster and urged corrections to weaknesses in disaster response.
- CPN UML deputy parliamentary party leader Padma Aryal said the initial response had flaws and suggested that timely consultation could have reduced them.
- The parties agreed to put political agendas aside and extend full support for search, rescue, rehabilitation and sympathy efforts.
