Kathmandu: Lawmakers have emphasized the need to change the electoral system and adopt a new form. During today’s session of the House of Representatives (HoR), while sharing views on the various headings of the Appropriation Bill, 2025/26 currently under discussion, MP Mahendra Shahi stated that discussions have been held regarding issues such as governance problems and distortions arising from the electoral system, indicating that it needs to be changed.
According to National News Agency Nepal, MP Mahendra Shahi also mentioned that there should be no impression that the Finance Minister’s job is merely to distribute the accumulated revenue without focusing on how to achieve annual capital growth.
Member of Parliament Prakash Jwala criticized the Ministry of Urban Development, claiming it has become a facade for middlemen’s profits. He believes that allocating a budget of Rs 570 million under the name of Ganeshman Singh is an attempt to insult. Jwala also highlighted that a budget of Rs 7 million has been given under the name of Pushpalal, asserting that such allocations misuse taxpayer money.
He further noted that although a structure was created for organizing a national sports competition in Karnali Province, it has not been able to take place. Jwala emphasized that development projects cannot progress without creating technology-friendly laws.
MPs Ranju Kumari Jha and Abdul Khan stressed that the Vice President should be given the responsibility of the Chair of the National Assembly. They also suggested reducing the number of advisors appointed in various bodies and connecting young people to entrepreneurship through youth policies.
They noted that companies like Pathao, Indrive, and Yang-go have provided employment to the youth, and this needs to be legally regulated. Additionally, they proposed the formation of a Youth Development Construction Army to further engage the youth in national development activities.