Aug 11, Kathmandu - Nepali Congress MP Bharat Bahadur Swar criticized Prime Minister’s statements, border disputes, and the government’s ineffective performance during the Tuesday session of the House of Representatives.

Taking the floor during special time, MP Swarn accused the government of lacking seriousness on national sovereignty, good governance, and public interests. He strongly opposed the Prime Minister’s controversial statement claiming Nepal encroached on Indian territory, asserting that such remarks damage the nation’s dignity. Despite well-documented Indian encroachments on Nepali territories such as Limpiyadhura, Kalapani, and Susta, Swar criticized the Prime Minister for remaining silent and instead making provocative comments, which he described as disappointing.

Swar also questioned the government’s decision not to include the newly issued boundary map on a one-rupee coin, raising doubts about its transparency. Addressing corruption, he challenged the government to investigate the assets of all political leaders, officials, and their relatives, accusing it of shielding culprits by concealing investigation reports from various commissions formed over time.

Demanding the Prime Minister’s presence in the House, Swar asked, “Despite repeated requests by the Speaker, the Prime Minister refuses to come and answer in the assembly. Why is he avoiding his responsibilities? I only requested time to raise issues faced by the people of Far-Western Nepal, not for personal gain. Denying time to representatives dishonors the people of Far-West Nepal.”

Discussing the country’s economic and administrative challenges, Swarn highlighted the hardships faced by citizens due to VAT on electricity bills, difficulties in obtaining passports and driving permits, and the inefficacy of health insurance. He pointed out discrepancies between government claims and actual data, citing the CEO of Nepal Electricity Authority, who contradicted some of the Prime Minister’s assertions, emphasizing a significant gap between official figures and reality.