Govt performance will be assessed on merit, say opposition MPs

KATHMANDU: Opposition party lawmakers in the House of Representatives (HoR) have expressed their commitment to present themselves responsibly to fulfil the responsibilities entrusted to them by their constituents.

The first session of the new parliament will begin later today.

In a conversation regarding the first session, they said they will work to address issues of public concern and ensure laws are formulated in the interest of the country and its people.

CPN (UML) lawmaker Suhang Nembang said work in the House should be done for the prosperity and welfare of the country and the people, not with the spirit of the ruling party and the opposition. “We should support and criticise the government’s work based on its merits and demerits. We should be providing constructive advice and suggestions, and not go by the trend of opposing everything that the government does, even if it is good,” he said.

Likewise, Nepali Congress MP Bharat Khadka said the Congress will present itself in parliament in a mature and responsible manner, as it is a party that upholds democratic values. “There have been some weaknesses in running the government and the party in the past, and on that basis, the voters have punished us to some extent this time, and that should be accepted,” he said.

Nepali Communist Party MP Yubaraj Dulal said issues of the rule of law and good governance will be raised with priority. “Relief for farmers, employment for youth in the country, strengthening the federal democratic republic, and constitutional amendments to reduce the number of provincial councils of ministers, a fully proportional electoral system and an executive president will be raised with importance in the upcoming session,” he said.

The first session of the Lower House after the election held on March 5 is scheduled to start at 2:00 pm today.

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