Lawmakers demand high-level parliamentary panel for post-disaster relief and reconstruction
Summary
Lawmakers have called for a high-level parliamentary committee to oversee relief, rescue, reconstruction and rehabilitation after the August 26 Bhotekoshi flood. CPN-UML’s Padma Kumari Aryal also urged the government to seek international support, push for climate justice, and address the shortage and rising prices of LPG cooking gas.
Key Points
- Padma Kumari Aryal demanded a high-level parliamentary committee to oversee relief, search and rescue, reconstruction and rehabilitation after the Bhotekoshi flood.
- She said the government and concerned agencies should speed up post-disaster response efforts and secure international assistance without delay.
- Aryal proposed an autonomous special authority to lead reconstruction and urged all political parties, local governments and communities to join recovery efforts.
- She also raised concern over LPG shortages and rising prices in the market.
