Lawmakers air views during parliament special hour

<p>Lawmakers have, airing their views in special hour of the Legislature-Parliament meeting today, insisted on gearing up for the meaningful enforcement of the constitution and achieving economic progress along with safeguarding nationality and sovereignty.&nbsp; &nbsp;<br><br>CPN (UML)'s Astalaxmi Shakya called one and all to unite for the effective enforcement of the constitution.<br>She further expressed her belief that no agreement would be signed going against the interests of the nation during the Prime Minister's upcoming India visit.<br><br>CPN (Maoist Center)'s Amanlal Modi Tharu complained that Madhes movements launched for the rights of people there were not recognised by the government.<br><br>Madahesi Janadhikar Forum (Democratic)'s Jitendra Dev said that the Prime Minister of a sovereign nation is supposed to take any decisions on the issue of national interests. He even urged the PM to harmonize the bilateral ties with a neighbouring country. <br><br>Rastriya Prajatantra Party's Ananda Devi Panta said that the Local Unit Restructuring Commission should prepare the report being based on the constitutional provision.<br><br>Nepal Workers and Peasants Party's Dilliraj Kafle opined for banning the lawmakers to attend the programmes of NGOs and INGOs. &nbsp;<br>Rastriya Janamorcha's Mina Pun expressed the dissatisfaction over the increasing incidents of violence against women.<br><br>Ramhari Khatiwada of Nepali Congress demanded the government provide Rs 150,000 in lump sum to the quake survivors as pledged in the past before the Dashain festival. <br><br>Similarly, Shyam Kumar Shrestha argued that Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal, should be allowed to perform without any internal interference. <br>Rewati Raman Bhandari questioned the government over the delay in the formation of a special committee regarding the impeachment as well as a Security Special Committee.<br><br><b>PARLIAMENT STARTS DISCUSSIONS ON VEHICLE AND TRANSPORT BILL </b><br><br>A meeting of the Legislature-Parliament today unanimously endorsed a proposal tabled in the meeting, seeking consideration on the 'Vehicle and Transport Management (second amendment) Bill- 2072 BS'.&nbsp; &nbsp;<br><br>Minister for Physical Infrastructure and Transport Ramesh Lekhak, presented the proposal before the meeting. <br><br>Responding to queries raised during the discussions in regard to the theoretical aspects of the bill, Minister Lekhak said the government decided to introduce the bill to the house a year ago with a view to easing discomforts being faced by persons with disabilities in public transport. <br><br></p>