Kathmandu: The House of Representatives meeting held today echoed with demands for adequate measures to ensure prompt rescue operations and compensation for disaster survivors, as the ongoing monsoon season continues to impact the country.
According to National News Agency Nepal, lawmakers highlighted Nepal’s vulnerability to natural disasters and emphasized the need for effective and seamless disaster preparedness. Arjun Narsing KC informed the House about a tragic incident in which a woman from Kakani rural municipality-1 of Nuwakot district lost her life after being swept away by a flooded stream, while a male victim sustained serious injuries. KC called for compensation for the victim’s family and proper medical treatment for the injured, stressing the importance of improved coordination among provincial and local levels.
Lawmakers Bimala Subedi and Hit Bahadur Tamang also emphasized the necessity of strong coordination and collaboration among stakeholders, including multi-tier governments. They noted that, in addition to human casualties, significant damages to livestock and agriculture had occurred in various regions, necessitating appropriate compensation and relief efforts.
Ramhari Khatiwada expressed concern over the obstruction and damage of roads and highways due to landslides triggered by the rainfall. He criticized the “Asare bikas” (construction works intensified at the end of the fiscal year), which he claimed had exacerbated the situation. Khatiwada questioned whether the Home Ministry had undertaken sufficient preparations to mitigate disaster-related losses throughout the country.
Madhav Sapkota brought attention to a heinous crime involving the rape and murder of a 12-year-old girl from Bhotekoshi rural municipality-6 of Sindhupalchowk district. He urged for the swift apprehension and prosecution of the perpetrator, and demanded psychosocial counseling and relief for the victim’s family.
Furthermore, Prakash Jwala criticized the unlawful deployment of Nepal Police and Armed Police Force personnel for the security of former ministers, political leaders, and businesspersons. He demanded transparency regarding the number of security personnel assigned to such individuals.
Thakur Prasad Gaire acknowledged improvements in SEE results and called for the passage of the School Education Bill with necessary amendments to ensure quality education. Meanwhile, Mukta Kumari Yadav informed Parliament about the death of Sansa Sada, spouse of Janakpur artist Abhinas Jha, and called for an investigation into the matter.