Kathmandu – Members of the National Assembly have called on the government to prioritize disaster risk reduction. Speaking during zero hour in today’s National Assembly meeting, lawmakers highlighted the risks of floods and landslides in various parts of the country with the onset of the monsoon, and urged the government to adopt preparedness and precautionary measures.

Lawmakers Tulsakumari Dahal, Mayaprasad Sharma, and Sharadadevi Bhatt emphasized the need to identify high-risk areas based on proper disaster risk assessments. “Activities such as riverbed mining without adequate study, unnecessary destruction of hills, and harm to nature are ongoing. Attention must be paid to these issues,” said MP Dahal. They suggested that long-term solutions must be sought to reduce disaster risks.

MP Jagaprasad Sharma drew the government’s attention to the need for immediate dialogue with protesting transport operators to resume public transportation services. He also called for practical implementation of the Caste-based Discrimination and Untouchability Elimination Day and proposed it be recognized with a public holiday.

MP Sumitra B.C. raised concerns that passengers were being exploited while using ride-sharing services due to the transport strike, and urged the authorities to step up monitoring efforts.

MP Gopibahadur Sarki Achhami suggested the government revoke the services and facilities currently provided to former King Gyanendra Shah. “The royal massacre has still not been investigated—an investigation must take place,” he said.