Pokhara, 11 February | As one-third of the National Assembly members prepare to complete their six-year tenure, they have voiced serious concerns over the recurring expiration of crucial bills due to the absence or dissolution of the House of Representatives. During a farewell session held today, outgoing members suggested that the government and political leadership prioritize finding a permanent solution to ensure that laws prepared with significant investment and effort do not become void. They specifically highlighted that key legislative documents, such as the Federal Civil Service Bill and the Education Bill, face the risk of becoming inactive despite reaching final stages.
Addressing the session, Member Devendra Dahal emphasized that the National Assembly should be developed as a chamber of experts and intellectuals, urging political parties to be selective in nominating intellectual candidates. Similarly, Member Ganga Kumari Belbase shared her experience of the lawmaking process, noting that while the assembly provides a vast learning platform, the systemic failure leading to the expiration of bills is deeply concerning. Member Tulsi Kumari Dahal reflected on the need for better self-evaluation, admitting that the equal importance of both houses of the Federal Parliament has not been effectively communicated to the public. With the terms of 19 members ending on March 4, the retiring legislators collectively called for a review of legislative hurdles to safeguard the nation’s legal stability.
