Kathmandu: The youth Members of Parliament (MPs) have shared that raising the aspirations of the Gen-Z uprising in parliament was their major priority. Talking to RSS after taking the oath of office at the Federal Parliament on Thursday afternoon, the lawmakers said their key agenda in parliament was to raise the voices for change.
According to National News Agency Nepal, Manish Khanal, a Gen-Z lawmaker elected from Nawalpur, emphasized this collective journey as one fueled by the hope of thousands of youths and the confidence of every voter. The recent election to the House of Representatives (HoR), conducted on March 5, resulted in a significant representation of Gen-Z lawmakers, following the Gen-Z protest of September 8 and 9, and the subsequent dissolution of the HoR.
The swearing-in ceremony on Thursday highlighted the robust presence of the Gen-Z group in parliament, underscoring the dynamic nature of democratic practice beyond a constitutional process. Another Gen-Z MP, KP Khanal, expressed a commitment to transparency and accountability. Khanal, aged 26, was accompanied by his parents during the ceremony, and prior to his political career, was engaged in social work in Kailali.
Ruby Kumari Thakur, a 25-year-old MP, also pledged to address the issues facing Madhesi women and youths, with a focus on rampant unemployment in Madhes. A civil engineering student, Thakur aims to tackle these challenges through effective lawmaking to curb the trend of foreign employment.
Similarly, Sasmit Pokharel, a young MP from Kathmandu-5, has recognized the additional responsibility that comes with his role and has begun addressing political and legal issues by collaborating with a team of experts.