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Nepali Congress (NC) leader Bhishma Raj Angdembe has highlighted the need to rekindle hope and trust among citizens through consensus, collaboration and good governance. 

In his address to the first meeting of the House of Representatives (HoR) today, he said frustration had flared up among the public due to political instability and weak governance while laying emphasis on visionary policy and stable government to prevent the prevalence of such a situation in coming days. 

Noting that there has been progress in infrastructure, electricity, communication, health, and financial sectors despite challenges such as armed conflict, earthquakes, and the COVID-19 pandemic over the past 35 years, leader Angdembe argued the pessimistic view that 'nothing has happened' is not based on reality. 

He paid tributes to the martyrs who laid down their lives in various democratic movements up to the recent Gen Z uprising, and emphasized that all political forces must unite to prevent violence from recurring in the country. 

He recalled struggles including the 1990 People's Movement, the armed conflict, the 2006/07 People's Movement, and the Madhes Movement, expressing the view that, despite differences in opinion, everyone should focus on realizing a single national goal. 

He described the parliamentary democratic system as Nepal's common path and noted that all political forces have recommitted to this system proposed by BP Koirala. 

Angdembe clarified that the Congress will perform the role of a responsible opposition. 

He congratulated the Rastriya Swatanta Party on being elected as the largest party, and the government led by Prime Minister Balendra Shah, and wished for a successful term. 

He stated that the government should conduct a fair investigation into the last September 8-9 incidents and make public the actual damage occurred at the Parliament House and Singha Durbar. 

He demanded action against the guilty and protect the innocent in the incidents. 

Angdembe mentioned that the opposition would strongly keep vigilance if the new government acted contrary to the constitution and public expectations. 

Meanwhile, he expressed gratitude to President Ram Chandra Paudel, former Prime Minister Sushila Karki, the Election Commission, security agencies, and journalists for their contribution to successfully conducting the election. 

Shram Sanskriti Party Chairman Harka Sampang Rai has emphasized the need for provisions to ensure that the public has easy access to the utilization of natural resources.

Addressing the first session of the House of Representatives (HoR) today following the March 5 elections, the leader stressed that natural resources should be utilized for national prosperity while ensuring their proper conservation.

Calling on everyone to contribute to the prevention of corruption and the establishment of good governance, he expressed the view that treaties that are not in favour of national sovereignty and dignity should be scrapped. He also proposed mobilizing the Nepal Army for border protection and advocated for a directly elected executive, announcing his party’s support for such a system.

He used the forum to call for an investigation into incidents of provocation and suppression that occurred on September 8–9, demanding that those responsible be brought to justice. 

He also urged an inquiry into the property ownership of all politicians and public officials.

Furthermore, he proposed linking education with production, introducing ideas such as “one local level: one industry” and “one household: one employment,” alongside reviving closed industries and establishing new ones.

He drew the government’s attention to the urgent need for effective service delivery in key sectors such as peace and security, education, health, and drinking water.

He also advised the government to reconsider its decision to scrap student unions and to review new standards for old-age allowances.

“Landless people should be properly managed rather than being subjected to displacement pressures,” he asserted.

Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) Parliamentary Party leader Gyan Bahadur Shahi has urged the government to be accountable to the people and to effectively implement the rule of law.

Speaking in the first session of the House of Representatives today, he suggested to the government to become responsible to the people and steer the nation ahead on the path of prosperity.

He stressed on finding out the truth and facts behind the incidents that occurred during the Gen Z uprising on September 8 and 9.

Emphasizing that governance should be conducted based on democratic values and principles, he stated that the light of the people's hope and trust should not be allowed to extinguish, but should be further strengthened.

“Although there have been many changes in the political system in Nepal, the situation of the people has not improved as expected. All files related to corruption in the country should be opened, and recently there have been not only party changes but also generational changes in Nepali politics, work should be done accordingly,” Shahi said.

He stated that victims of incidents like the Nirmala Pant and Inisha BK killings should receive timely justice. Shahi highlighted the need to create employment opportunities for the youth within the country.

MP Shahi said that all parties must unite to ensure good governance and the rule of law, demanding that citizenship should be provided to members of the Non-Resident Nepali Association (NRNA).

He also stressed on focusing on the development of Karnali Province as it lags behind in terms of development compared to other provinces. 

Independent lawmaker Mahabir Pun has emphasized the need to make universities free from politics. 

He pointed out the necessity of keeping the 18 currently operating universities away from political influence and focusing on improving educational quality.

Pun stated that priority should be given to promoting science and technology in Nepal and creating employment for the youth within the country.

He highlighted the need for changes in the education regulations to address various distortions seen in school education and expressed concern over the increasing political influence in school management committees.

Likewise, lawmaker Pun emphasised on the need to end political interference in the Council for Technical Education and Vocational Training (CTEVT).