KATHMANDU, June 28: A meeting of the House of Representatives (HoR) held today (Saturday) resonated with the demand of adequate measures for prompt rescue and compensation to the disaster survivors in the wake of the active monsoon across the country. Demanding time in the HoR meeting, lawmakers reminded the government that Nepal is prone to natural disasters, warranting effective and smooth disaster preparedness.
Lawmaker Arjun Narsingh KC informed the House that a woman from Kakani Rural Municipality-1 of Nuwakot district died after she was swept away by a flooded stream, while another male was injured seriously in the incident. He demanded compensation for the victim’s family and proper treatment to the injured ones. KC also pointed out the need for better coordination among province and local levels.
Lawmakers Bimala Subedi and Hit Bahadur Tamang also underscored the need for strong coordination and collaboration among stakeholders including multi-tier governments. In addition to human loss, livestock and agricultural damages were also significant in different parts, so proper compensation and relief are required, they stressed.
Guidelines for Disaster Victim Rescue and Relief endorsed
Lawmaker Ramhari Khatiwada expressed the plight that various roads and highways were blocked and damaged with landslides triggered by the incessant rainfall. "Asare bikas (construction works intensified at the end of fiscal year) has further worsened the situation," he said, wondering whether the Home Ministry had made adequate preparation to cope with the disaster by minimizing loss across the country.
"It was saddening to hear the rape and murder of a 12-year-old girl from Bhotekoshi rural municipality-6 of Sindhupalchowk district," said Lawmaker Madhav Sapkota, adding the culprit must be nabbed at the earliest and brought to justice. MP Prakash Jwala said that the victim’s family needs psychosocial counseling and relief. “It was wrong and against law to mobilize Nepal Police and the Armed Police Force persons for the security of former ministers, political leaders and businesspersons against law. Details on the number of security persons mobilized for such people need to be made public,” Jwala demanded.
Similarly, Lawmaker Thakur Prasad Gaire appreciated the improvement in SEE result. “The School Education Bill, 2080 BS, needs to be passed with some correction to ensure quality education,” he reminded.
MP Mukta Kumari Yadav made the parliament aware about the death of Sansa Sada, spouse of Abhinas Jha, an artist from Janakpur. She demanded a probe on the incident.
