KATHMANDU, May 11: In today's meeting of the House of Representatives (HoR), the leaders of the opposition parties have called the government's attention to the management of landless squatters' settlements and other relevant issues, including ordinances.
During the meeting, the leaders voiced their concerns regarding the ordinance, which was introduced while parliament was suspended, thus violating established practices and traditions based on the recommendation of the future chief justice.
Nishkal Rai from the Nepali Congress expressed his dissent against the government's decision to evict the landless residents from their settlement without providing alternative arrangements, while also sharing his differing views on the drafting of the new rules for the House of Representatives.
HoR meeting: lawmakers draw govt attention on various issues
Padma Kumari Aryal of the CPN (UML) called for the respect of parliamentary dignity and the rule of law, urging the withdrawal of the ordinances.
Yuvraj Dulal from the Nepal Communist Party (NCP) remarked that the removal of the landless settlement with only 24 hours' notice is a disregard for human dignity.
Harkaraj Rai, the chairman of the Shram Sanskriti Party, criticized the government for its silence when India established a checkpoint in Lipulekh and extended the route to Mansarovar.
Rastriya Prajatantra Party HoR member Khusbu Oli argued that the government failed to be sensitive to handle the landless squatters' issues.
