Kathmandu: National Assembly (NA) members have drawn attention of the government on contemporary issues.
According to National News Agency Nepal, members of the National Assembly raised several pertinent issues during today’s meeting, emphasizing the need for government intervention and policy changes.
Nara Bahadur Bista led the call by demanding the formation of a probe committee to investigate the alleged cheating of citizens in the visit visa scandal at the Tribhuvan International Airport Immigration Office. Manrupa Sharma supported this demand, insisting that the Home Minister facilitate an impartial investigation into the scandal.
In financial matters, Ghan Shyam Rijal criticized the government’s decision to impose a two per cent luxury tax on gold, as outlined in the upcoming fiscal year’s budget. He urged the government to reconsider this decision. Meanwhile, Rukmini Koirala highlighted the growing issue of elephant disturbances in various municipalities of the Jhapa district, urging the government to devise a plan to mitigate the problem.
Addressing environmental concerns, Bishnu Kumari Sapkota stressed the necessity of launching a campaign to combat plastic pollution, noting that unchecked plastic use has significantly contributed to environmental degradation. Additionally, Shrikrishna Prasad Adhikari raised security concerns, mentioning the non-functional X-ray machine at the Jamunaha border point in Banke district, which could lead to increased smuggling of arms and drugs. He called for improved customs and border management to counter these risks.