Kathmandu, June 30: Speaker Devraj Ghimire has said that the role of former parliamentarians will be important in conveying a positive message to the people towards democracy.
Speaking at a programme organised by the Ex- Parliamentarians Forum to mark the 67th Parliament Day here today, he said the contribution of former parliamentarians would be important against the current attempt to increase people’s disenchantment with democracy.
He stressed the need for all democrats, including former parliamentarians, to be aware of the challenge being posed to the parliamentary democratic system.
The Speaker pointed out the need for a ‘think tank’ to discuss the issue of making Parliament effective. Noting that the federal civil law bill and the transitional justice law, which had been stalled for ten years, have moved forward, he expressed confidence that it will be brought to conclusion in the current session.
He said that last year’s exercise of discussing the principles and priorities of the budget from three months ago had not been effective.
Experience of former parliamentarians important in law making process: NA Chair Dahal Chairman of the National Assembly Narayan Prasad Dahal has said that the former parliamentarians have a lot of experience and it should be included in the business of the parliament. Speaking on the occasion of the 67th Parliament Day here today, the former parliamentarian expressed confidence that the law could be made better with the experience of the previous parliamentarians.
Chair Dahal informed that the National Assembly is working in coordination with the provincial and local levels for the implementation of federalism.
He also stressed the need for equal participation of all MPs in policy debates in Parliament. Chairman Dahal said that political parties should help in creating an environment for MPs to work by rising above party interests. President of the forum and former MP Omkar Shrestha said that he was saddened by the end of the atmosphere of attendance and debate in the parliament.
The vice presidents of the forum, including Govind Bahadur Shah, Bishnu Bahadur Raut, Rameshwar Ray Yadav, pledged to help make the role of parliament more effective.
On the occasion, former parliamentarian Parashuram Meghi Gurung gave a presentation on the activities of the parliament from Baishakh to Chait 2081 BS.
Parliament Day is celebrated to commemorate the first meeting of the elected Parliament on the 16th of Ashad in 2016 BS. #nepal #political #rss
