KATHMANDU: Speaking during the zero hour in today’s meeting of the National Assembly (NA), the upper house of the Federal Parliament, MPs drew the government’s attention through the house to address the demands of the homeless settlers kept in the ‘holding centre’.

They also suggested that the government should ensure there is no shortage of water for irrigation, fertilizer, and seeds when the nation is celebrating the National Paddy Day.

Chandra Bahadur KC drew the government’s attention to the demands of homeless people kept at the ‘holding center’.

Jagat Timilsina said that Nepal’s constitution and the Child Act prohibit giving party membership to anyone under 18.

Meena Singh Rakhal demanded that the government be alert to ensure there is no shortage of water, fertilizers, and seeds to farmers as the nation marks the National Paddy Day.

Ranjit Karna urged the government to address the demands of farmers protesting in Rajbiraj, Saptari, asking for land ownership certificates.

Rekha Kumari Jha drew the government’s attention to the misuse of state resources at the Nepal Water Supply Corporation in Rajbiraj, noting that vehicles operated from the state treasury with a white number plate were given a red plate, exploiting state resources.

Roshani Meche pointed out to the government that there is a legal requirement to be 18 years old to become a member of a political party.

Basudev Ghimire expressed objection over some errors noticed in the recently-held Ten Plus Two exams.

Samjhana Devkota highlighted to the government that life has become difficult as both border checkpoints in the mountainous region of Gorkha district are closed, and she requested opening the border crossings, even if just for the tourist trail.

Somnath Portel drew the government’s attention to the ban on betel nut exports and urged the government to immediately reverse the decision to carry out the ‘DNA’ testing of betel nuts and thereby support the farmers.