KATHMANDU, June 29: National Assembly members on Monday urged the government to address the demands of landless families staying in holding centres and ensure an adequate supply of irrigation, fertiliser and seeds during the ongoing paddy planting season.
Speaking during the zero hour of the National Assembly meeting, lawmaker Chandra Bahadur KC called on the government to respond to the concerns of landless people housed in holding centres.
Lawmaker Mina Singh Rakhal urged the government to prevent shortages of water, fertiliser and seeds as the country marks National Paddy Day and the rice plantation season gathers pace.
Jagat Timilsina said Nepal's Constitution and laws relating to children prohibit political party membership for individuals below the age of 18, while Roshani Meche also drew the government's attention to the legal provision requiring party members to be at least 18 years old.
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Ranjit Karna called on the government to address the demands of farmers protesting in Rajbiraj, Saptari, over land ownership certificates.
Rekha Kumari Jha alleged misuse of state resources, claiming that a government-funded vehicle belonging to the Nepal Drinking Water Corporation in Rajbiraj was operating with a red number plate despite being registered as a white-plate vehicle.
Basudev Ghimire expressed concern over reported errors in the recent Grade 12 examinations.
Similarly, Samjhana Devkota urged the government to reopen two border crossings in the Himalayan region of Gorkha district, at least for trekking and tourism, saying their closure had affected local livelihoods.
Somnath Portel also asked the government to withdraw its decision requiring DNA testing for betel nut exports, arguing that the measure has disrupted exports and adversely affected farmers.
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