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Kathmandu. MPs have drawn the government’s attention to controlling the price hike of cement. Members of the House of Representatives have drawn the government’s attention through the Speaker, saying that the increase in cement prices in the market has hurt consumers.
Speaking during the zero time available in today’s meeting of the House, MP Rajendra Kumar KC objected to the increase in cement prices without any reason. MP KC said, ‘The market price of Nepali cement, which is produced with almost 98 percent domestic raw materials, has increased excessively. Why has this price increased without any reason?’
He drew the attention of the Ministry of Industry, saying that the increase in the market price of Nepali cement, which has also been exported to India, has caused consumer inflation. Similarly, another MP Yogendra Mandal expressed regret that the decision taken by the concerned ministry to maintain the price of cement was not implemented.
He drew the attention of the concerned ministry to the hardship caused to construction entrepreneurs and the general public due to the increase in the price of cement.
‘Last Shrawan, the cement rate was 484 factory rate. Currently, it is 745. This has resulted in a loss of 22 billion rupees to construction entrepreneurs. The general consumer has suffered a loss of four billion rupees,’ said MP Mandal. ‘In this regard, after discussions with the Ministry of Industry, the decision was made to sell and distribute at 120 per bag. Unfortunately, the decision made by the minister has not been implemented.’
During zero hour, the MPs drew the government’s attention through the Speaker on issues such as road and bridge construction, subsidies to sugarcane farmers, health insurance, and payment of salaries and allowances to employees.
MP Bhanubhakta Joshi requested the government to increase diplomatic initiatives and pressure for the release of Bipin Joshi, who is in Hamas’ custody. MP Manish Jha said that he will present his research on the embezzlement of 1,200 bighas of land in Janakpur in the upcoming parliament.
He also drew the attention of the government to investigate the embezzlement of the land.
‘In the seventeenth century, the then king and queen of Makawanpur gave 1,400 bighas of land and rebuilt Janakpur. It became known as a city of seventy ponds and fifty huts,’ MP Jha said, ‘But now only 200 bighas remain. We are conducting research in this regard. The next meeting will present the details of which leaders have taken how much land.’
MP Mahesh Basnet suggested that people should be aware of the use of English in government offices, contrary to the constitutional provisions. MP Maina Karki drew attention to the health risks of using chemical fertilizers and pesticides.
In the meeting, MP Mangal Prasad Gupta said that sugarcane farmers of Kapilvastu have not been able to receive the subsidy announced by the government and demanded that it be provided immediately.
MP Rankumari Balampaki Magar drew attention to the reconstruction of 12 kilometers of roads damaged by floods and landslides, including Chowki Danda, Katunje, Narke, Mangaltar, Sindhuli’s Apanghari, Nepalthok, Kan Dhungri, and others along the BP Highway in Kavre district.
MP Mangal immediately They demanded that the work be started by allocating a budget of Rs. 100 million. MP Ranendra Barali complained that the current government is being lenient towards the Dalit government. He expressed dissatisfaction that the budget of Rs. 200 million allocated by the previous government to make arrangements for the Dalit Authority was cut after the change of government.
MP Ranju Kumari Jha drew the attention of the Ministry of Health and Population to operate health insurance desks in all government and private hospitals. She also drew the government’s attention to the increase in smuggling of marijuana and garlic through the open border.
MP Rama Koirala Poudel urged the government to inspect and monitor gas cylinders and regulators in the market. Similarly, MP Rajendra Bajgain demanded that the under-construction building inside Singha Durbar be expedited.
MP Ram Prakash Chaudhary demanded an immediate solution, saying that the employees of the Sagarnath Forest Development Project in Sarlahi have not received their salaries and allowances for the past nine months. MP Ram Hari Khatiwada suggested developing a system of setting a specific time frame for development projects.
He drew attention to the lack of a ‘tender’ for the Katari Ghurmi Okhaldhunga road. MP Rukmani Rana Baraili drew attention to the impact of the financial resources provided by the Ministry of Health and Population to the Shahid Gangalal National Heart Center on the free treatment of heart disease for children.
MP Rupa Soshi Chaudhary drew attention to the need to control and regulate the fares of ambulance services. MP Roshan Karki said that the government is not serious about controlling corruption.
During zero hour, MPs Rekha Yadav, Mahesh Bartaula, Lal Prasad Sawa Limbu, Laxmi Tiwari, Lekhnath Dahal, Bikram Pandey, MPs Bijula Rayamajhi, Lalbir Chaudhary, Metmani Chaudhary, Madhav Sapkota and Man Bahadur Gurung drew attention to various issues of public concern.
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