Kathmandu: In today’s session of the House of Representatives (HoR), lawmakers drew the government’s attention to various contemporary issues, including the nation-wide protest by doctors.
According to National News Agency Nepal, Dr. Sunil Kumar Sharma took the floor to urge the government, through the Speaker, to address the serious impact on citizens caused by the ongoing doctors’ strike, which has led to the suspension of all medical services except for emergencies. He emphasized the need for the government to take the doctors’ concerns seriously and demanded an increase in the number of doctors in hospitals, highlighting the Nepal Medical Council’s role in regulating and evaluating medical practices.
Shakti Bahadur Basnet of the CPN (Maoist Centre) emphasized the urgency of speeding up the reconstruction of buildings damaged by earthquakes to ensure safe housing for citizens. Similarly, Chandra Bahadur Bishwakarma of CPN (UML) urged the government to prioritize the needs of earthquake survivors.
Rajendra KC of the Nepali Congress raised concerns over infrastructure projects that could alter the geography and natural form of the Chobhar Galchhi area. He stressed the importance of preserving the historical and archaeological significance of Chobhar and called for effective measures to prevent flooding in the area.