Kathmandu: A report of the State Affairs and Good Governance Committee regarding the Nepal Citizenship (Second Amendment) Bill has been presented in the House of Representatives (HoR). Committee President Ramhari Khatiwada presented the Bill before the lower house session today, emphasizing the significance of the document.
According to National News Agency Nepal, Khatiwada explained that the Committee engaged in comprehensive discussions on the Bill before producing the report. These discussions primarily focused on ensuring citizenship for all Nepali citizens, aiming to address the various concerns raised during the deliberations.
The Bill was finalized on behalf of the Committee after extensive consultations with relevant stakeholders. The Committee has proposed a provision for issuing citizenship under the fully mother’s name, arguing that this provision should be universally accepted as ‘mother and the motherland deserve love and recognition’.
Khatiwada expressed optimism that the HoR will soon endorse the Bill, paving the way for its implementation.