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National Assembly Lawmakers Raise Diverse Public Concerns, Demand Government Action

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Lawmakers in Nepal's National Assembly have voiced concerns on a range of contemporary issues, including health sector strengthening, border disputes, and the plight of landless squatters. They urged the government to address these matters with concrete action plans and provide necessary relief and services to affected citizens.

• Lawmakers highlighted the need for cancer treatment medicines, resolution of border disputes at Lampata Chyachour, and assistance for those affected by natural disasters.
• Specific demands included action plans for landless squatters, psychological counseling for vulnerable groups, and protection of human rights and drinking water access for squatters.
• Concerns were also raised regarding vacant National Assembly posts, compensation for land acquired for the Bhardaha bridge, and justice for cooperative fraud victims.
• One lawmaker noted the impact of incessant rainfall in Humla on May 18, which affected normal life and killed cattle, demanding government relief for locals.
• Questions were posed about the repayment of cooperative victims' dues, whether from state coffers or by those involved in fraud.