Federal Parliament under scrutiny over too many bills, too little progress
Summary
Nepal’s federal parliament is facing growing criticism as dozens of government-priority bills remain stuck in committees or pending final passage. Despite repeated registrations, lawmakers say Parliament risks becoming a warehouse for bills rather than a strong lawmaking body.
Key Points
- Dozens of priority bills remain pending in the Federal Parliament, with little progress toward final passage.
- No bill has been authenticated in the two months since the budget and related legislation were passed.
- Lawmakers and analysts say Parliament should not become a rubber stamp or a warehouse for bills.
- Several major bills, including those on civil service, IT and cyber security, and Nepal Rastra Bank, are still unregistered.
