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Parliament Convenes: Economic Survey and Multiple Bills Presented

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Both the House of Representatives and the National Assembly convened their sessions on May 27, with Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle presenting the Economic Survey for the fiscal year 2082/83 BS in both chambers. Additionally, the House of Representatives began deliberations on the Film Bill, 2082 BS, and the Intangible Cultural Property (Protection) Bill, 2081 BS, both of which originated in the National Assembly.

  • The House of Representatives is expected to pass the Election of the Members to the House of Representatives (First Amendment) Bill- 2083 BS and the Voter Education (First Amendment) Bill-2083 BS.
  • Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation, Khadak Raj Paudel, presented a proposal seeking consideration on the Tourism Bill, 2082 BS.
  • Minister for Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs, Sobita Gautam, proposed sending the National Forensic Lab (Establishment and Operation) Bill- 2082 BS to a respective committee for clause-wise deliberations.
  • The National Assembly is set to deliberate on the Alternative Development Finance Mobilization Bill, 2082 BS.
  • A protest by the Shram Sanskriti Party continued, demanding the Prime Minister's attendance in the House of Representatives meeting.

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