Kathmandu: All National Assembly (NA) members have set out to their respective constituencies to participate in the discussion on issues relating to federalism.
According to National News Agency Nepal, the discussion themed ‘Role and responsibility of the National Assembly members in strengthening federalism, coordinating and partnering with provincial and local levels’ is slated to take place in all seven provinces on May 25-26. There are altogether 59 NA members.
The Parliament Secretariat has indicated that NA members will also dwell on the issues such as implementation of federalism, fiscal federalism, public services, and development among others.
While Krishna Prasad Sitaula will coordinate for the discussion to be organized in the Koshi Province, Mohammad Khalid has been appointed to coordinate the Madhesh Province, according to a press statement released by the Secretariat. Ganga Kumari Belbasi will oversee the discussion in Bagmati Province, Kamala Devi Panta has been assigned the task in Gandaki Province, and Gopal Bhattarai in Lumbini Province.
Likewise, Maya Prasad Sharma has been chosen as a coordinator for the discussion to be held in Karnali Province, while Madan Kumari Shah will lead the discussion in Sudurpaschim Province. All NA members elected from respective provinces will be participating in the discussion, read the press statement.
NA Chairperson Narayan Prasad Dahal will mark his presence in the Bagmati Province discussion, while NA Vice-Chairperson Bimala Ghimire will be present in Lumbini Province, and nominated NA member Anjan Shakya will attend the discussion in Karnali Province.