NA session: Government urged to review a two-day weekly holiday
Summary
Lawmakers have urged the government to review the two-day weekly holiday, saying it has not significantly improved public service delivery and has created difficulties for employees. They also called for stronger action on flood diplomacy, gas shortages, VAT on electricity, road safety, and relief efforts after the Bhotekoshi floods.
Key Points
- The National Assembly urged the government to review the two-day weekly holiday because it has not significantly improved service delivery.
- Ananda Prasad Dhungana said the shorter workweek has created difficulties in the daily lives of employees.
- Madan Kumari Shah called on the government to raise the Bhotekoshi flood issue at international forums through climate change diplomacy.
- Other lawmakers demanded action on cooking gas black-market activities, removal of VAT from electricity tariffs, road repairs, and flood relief efforts.
