National Assembly Members Raise Concerns on Fertilizer Shortage, Press Freedom, and Security Challenges

Kathmandu. Members of the National Assembly have drawn the government's attention to contemporary issues including the widespread fertilizer shortage in the country, interference with press freedom, the squatter problem, and security challenges. Speaking during the zero hour of the meeting, the members demanded the immediate resolution of farmers' problems and the establishment of the rule of law.

Member Gita Devkota demanded an end to the situation of 'fertilizer on paper, devastation in the field,' stating that although the government's statistics show fertilizer availability, it has not reached the farmers' fields. Member Sunil Bahadur Thapa informed that only 31.5 percent of the paddy has been transplanted so far due to fertilizer shortage in Koshi Province, stating that the Agriculture Minister must take responsibility for the potential famine.