Jun 19, Kathmandu - Members of Nepal's Parliament expressed their concern over the recent controversy surrounding the printing of electronic passports during today’s session. The debate was sparked by the publication of a public news report on the matter, prompting various MPs to seek clarity and accountability.

At the outset of today’s meeting, all opposition MPs stood up in protest, prompting the Speaker of the House, Dolprasad Aryal, to invite Nepali Congress MP Khadga Bahadur Budha to speak. MP Budha called for transparency regarding the electronic passport printing controversy and urged the government to clarify the situation.

Khusbu Oli, a member of the Rastriya Prajatantra Party, demanded that the government respond to questions related to the passport printing issue. Meanwhile, NC (Maoist Center) MP Guruprasad Baral emphasized the need to keep the university's appointment processes free from political interference and stressed that the autonomy of educational institutions must be preserved without external influence.

Ganes Bahadur Bishwakarma of the Communist Party of Nepal also voiced disagreement regarding statements made by Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal on May 31 regarding border relations between Nepal and neighboring countries.

Harkaraj Rai, MP from the Labour Culture Party, highlighted the importance of morality and accountability among politicians. He also expressed concern over not being able to review the budget documents of the Ministry of Defense.

Additionally, MP Rai called on the government to clarify reports concerning the alleged detention of Nepali citizens in Patna, India, under the guise of networking activities, which has raised public alarm.

The session underscored the MPs' active engagement on national security, transparency, and institutional integrity issues.