Kathmandu: Lawmakers have urged the government to take decisive action to ensure the safety of Nepalis working abroad and to initiate diplomatic efforts to repatriate the remains of those who have died overseas. In the House of Representatives (HoR) meeting, Madhav Sapkota emphasized the need for legal and diplomatic measures to return the body of Sumina Tamang, who died in Iraq while employed abroad.
According to National News Agency Nepal, Dr. Chanda Karki Bhandari highlighted the discovery of 15 bodies in different regions within the past nine days, citing an alarming trend of five deaths every three days as indicative of serious public security issues. Meanwhile, Deepak Bahadur Singh expressed concerns over economic challenges due to youth migration abroad.
Krishna Kumar Shrestha addressed the plight of Bara district’s businessmen facing undue hardship from local administration, while urging for the development of the district and provision of drinking water in Amlekhgunj. Lalbir Chaudhary raised concerns about increasing wild animal attacks in Bardiya district, advocating for buffer zone management and compensation for affected families.
Dr. Amaresh Kumar Singh discussed ongoing discrimination against Dalits and the rise in crime near illegal quarries in Sarlahi. Sita Kumari Rana voiced concerns over the killing of cows in Bajura and the smuggling of cattle to neighboring countries.
Prem Suwal called for free legal aid for victims in the newly established Consumer Court, noting the necessity of government intervention to enforce billing in transactions. Durga Rai criticized life-long facilities for ex-VIPs and disapproved of promoting tourism through inappropriate means.
Dol Prasad Aryal urged the government to address issues faced by Nepali migrant workers and foreign employment aspirants. Tara Lama Tamang called for policies to curb drug abuse, while Dilendra Prasad Badu and Devendra Poudel emphasized the need for disaster reconstruction and road repairs.
Other lawmakers addressed a range of issues, including digital transaction costs, human-wildlife conflicts, public service commission examination policies, technical education promotion, and eco-tourism development. Concerns were also raised about the water crisis and the need for water quality testing. Lawmakers Bimala Subedi, Purna Bahadur Gharti Magar, Prem Bahadur Maharjan, Dr. Narayan Khadka, Narayani Sharma, and Nirmala Kairala shared their views on diverse contemporary issues during the session.